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R714 JEC

1998 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

117,411 mi
Last recorded117,411 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR714 JEC
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 117,411 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 116,643 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 115,547 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 113,828 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 113,800 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 111,968 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Top marker light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 111,968 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Top marker light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 110,580 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 110,375 miles

Fuel Tank Straps Corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 107,098 miles

OSR Top Marker Light Not Working

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 104,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box holed and tailpipe missing (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OSR light lense smashed

Oil leak ()

all suspension components corroded

fuel tank strap/cage corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2016 104,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box holed and tailpipe missing (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated smashed (6.3.1d)

OSR light lense smashed

Oil leak ()

all suspension components corroded

fuel tank strap/cage corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 102,144 miles

signs of fouling of rear tyres with upper inner wheel arch clear at time of test

slight play in steering felt at steering wheel

tail pipe at rear silencer broken

Fail 1 Sep 2014 99,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside and offside wiper arms worn

play in offside steering rack

slight play in steering column universal joint

some corrosion to front and rear subframes

Pass 1 Sep 2014 99,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside and offside wiper arms worn

play in offside steering rack

slight play in steering column universal joint

some corrosion to front and rear subframes

Pass 7 Aug 2013 99,274 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

chip in windscreen

signs of tyre fouling inner upper rear wheel arches

some corrosion and wear on front brake discs

some corrosion underside

some perishing on tyres

some play at steering wheel

Fail 6 Aug 2013 99,274 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

chip in windscreen

signs of tyre fouling inner upper rear wheel arches

some corrosion and wear on front brake discs

some corrosion underside

some perishing on tyres

some play at steering wheel

Pass 31 Aug 2012 95,363 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

some play at steering wheel when rocked

Fail 28 Aug 2012 95,363 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

some play at steering wheel when rocked

Pass 18 Aug 2011 92,492 miles

broken glass offside door mirror

chip in screen zone A on limit

number plate light dim

signs of rear tyres rubbing on inner wheel arches

Pass 23 Aug 2010 89,604 miles

evidence of past rubbing of tyres on top of inner arches

nearside and offside front inner cv boots split

numberplate light dim(dirty)

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack

slight play in top steering column bush

some freeplay at steering wheel(within limits)

spare tyre tread low

unable to see front inner brakepads clearly but appear lowish

very slight play in nearside and offside front lower balljoints

Fail 20 Aug 2010 89,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

evidence of past rubbing of tyres on top of inner arches

nearside and offside front inner cv boots split

nearside front tyre below legal limit

numberplate light dim(dirty)

offside front tyre worn to limit at time of test

slight play in nearside and offside steering rack

slight play in top steering column bush

some freeplay at steering wheel(within limits)

spare tyre split to canvass

unable to see front inner brakepads clearly but appear lowish

very slight play in nearside and offside front lower balljoints

Fail 13 Aug 2009 86,255 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 86,255 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2008 82,200 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 82,200 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 76,132 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Aug 2007 76,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 69,388 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 69,388 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Fiat Scudo?

Based on 592,996 MOT tests across 40,591 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,909
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
40,591
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,288
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,232
Registration plate lamp not working 18,988
position lamp(s) not working 18,223
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 12,620
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R714 JEC is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 121,857 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Scudo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R714 JEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Scudo typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Scudo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R714 JEC is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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