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R766 LFG

1997 Fiat Scudo

Beige Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

275,800 mi
Last recorded275,800 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR766 LFG
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 275,800 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 275,798 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 275,394 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 274,566 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 273,974 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 273,959 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 271,496 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2018 270,508 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 270,508 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 299,310 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil Leak

Pass 12 Jul 2016 267,401 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 264,118 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 257,011 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 251,182 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 244,908 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Jul 2010 244,908 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)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Jun 2009 238,723 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Jul 2008 237,045 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 237,045 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Throttle sticking

Fail 31 May 2007 23,312 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 31 May 2007 23,312 miles

Nearside Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 228,438 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 207,795 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 207,688 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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R766 LFG is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in Beige with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R766 LFG, 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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R766 LFG is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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