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R738 JWH

1997 Fiat Scudo

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

189,948 mi
Last recorded189,948 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR738 JWH
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 189,948 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside All direction indicators slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2025 188,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 188,941 miles

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired return spring broken (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired return spring broken (1.1.17 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 187,760 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 186,984 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out riger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 186,472 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

underside of vehicle coated with underseal

Pass 2 Mar 2019 186,153 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2016 184,447 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

tyres worn

Pass 24 Jul 2015 177,015 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 168,964 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 154,483 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 139,978 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 139,978 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 122,398 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 106,154 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 104,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 104,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 96,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 96,409 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 89,331 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 89,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 81,653 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2005 72,993 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 72,993 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 72,988 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres wearing.

Nearside wiper split.

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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R738 JWH is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 124,999 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 R738 JWH, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Scudo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R738 JWH registered?

R738 JWH is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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