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R725 MTE

1998 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

168,609 mi
Last recorded168,609 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR725 MTE
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 168,609 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 168,605 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 168,799 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 168,798 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 166,652 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear door handle missing

Pass 8 Jul 2010 164,061 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 160,839 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 160,836 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2008 158,228 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2008 158,228 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 152,201 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 152,201 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 146,202 miles

light cracks on side wall on o/s/r tyre

o/s and n/s w/screen washer jets partially blocked

oil leak on engine

rear number plate discoloured

Fail 10 Jul 2006 146,202 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

light cracks on side wall on o/s/r tyre

o/s and n/s w/screen washer jets partially blocked

oil leak on engine

rear number plate discoloured

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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R725 MTE is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R725 MTE, 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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What year was R725 MTE registered?

R725 MTE is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R725 MTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R725 MTE shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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