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R748 DBO

1998 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,992 mi
Last recorded150,992 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR748 DBO
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 150,992 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 150,992 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2015
Fail 30 Nov 2015

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside 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 Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn and perished

Fail 12 Nov 2014

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn and perished

Pass 21 Nov 2013 144,201 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 142,601 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 138,063 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 136,391 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 134,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 131,835 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 131,835 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007
Fail 8 Dec 2006 121,378 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 121,378 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 114,131 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 391,289 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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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R748 DBO is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R748 DBO, 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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R748 DBO is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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