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R72 GOU

1998 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,838 mi
Last recorded144,838 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR72 GOU
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 144,838 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 142,091 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 142,045 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 137,326 miles

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

Rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 137,320 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 137,034 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside inner (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 137,012 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside inner (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 131,104 miles

O/s wiper in poor condition

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 124,398 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front bumper cracked but considered sharp

Fail 9 Oct 2014 124,398 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

front bumper cracked but considered sharp

Pass 28 Sep 2013 117,294 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 Sep 2013 117,294 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 111,497 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 106,833 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 103,483 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 103,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 96,874 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 99,147 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 14 Feb 2008 99,147 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2006 800,001 miles

chip in ns windsrceen

ns door glass broken

Pass 28 Sep 2005 75,392 miles

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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R72 GOU is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R72 GOU, 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 R72 GOU registered?

R72 GOU is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R72 GOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R72 GOU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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