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R788 AAW

1997 Fiat Scudo

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

406,690 mi
Last recorded406,690 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR788 AAW
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 406,690 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 406,688 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2011 406,433 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2010 386,335 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 385,298 miles

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

n/s/rear wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 27 Apr 2010 385,244 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

n/s/rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 18 May 2009 358,616 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 358,573 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 358,556 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R788 AAW is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R788 AAW, 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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R788 AAW is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 8 October 1997.

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