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R811 BDX

1998 Fiat Scudo

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,110 mi
Last recorded171,110 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR811 BDX
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 171,110 miles

front discs worn

steering rack damp

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2011 171,110 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front discs worn

steering rack damp

Pass 27 Sep 2010 166,040 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

o/s/r tyre badly cracked

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

spare tyre close to illegal limits

Fail 23 Sep 2010 165,992 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

o/s/r tyre badly cracked

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

spare tyre close to illegal limits

Pass 18 Sep 2009 161,092 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2009 161,033 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2008 155,892 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 155,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 149,813 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 149,776 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 146,970 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 146,914 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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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R811 BDX is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R811 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 R811 BDX registered?

R811 BDX is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 15 April 1998.

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