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R781 BDX

1998 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,528 mi
Last recorded132,528 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR781 BDX
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 132,528 miles

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2017 132,528 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub frame (2.4.A.3)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 122,838 miles

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2016 122,838 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 116,111 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2015 116,111 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 107,531 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 107,531 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 103,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

excessive engine noise - auxillary drive belt area

hole in o/s headlamp

Pass 3 Jun 2013 103,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

excessive engine noise - auxillary drive belt area

hole in o/s headlamp

Pass 9 Jun 2012 97,969 miles

Front brakes slightly binding on.

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

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

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

Small hloe in O/S head lamp.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2012 97,969 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brakes slightly binding on.

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

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

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

Small hloe in O/S head lamp.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 93,443 miles

Damage to front screen.

N/S and O/S front bottom ball joints rubber boots split.

Surface cracks in both front brake flexi hoses.

Water leak from behind timing cover.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 91,385 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 88,722 miles

O/S/F bottom ball joint gaiter split.

Pass 12 Jul 2008 84,693 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 84,626 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2007 78,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

O/S/F suspension bottom ball joint gaiter split.

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 78,330 miles

O/S/F suspension bottom ball joint gaiter split.

Pass 14 Jul 2006 68,518 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 68,518 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R781 BDX 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 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 R781 BDX, 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 R781 BDX registered?

R781 BDX is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R781 BDX shows 21 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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