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R829 AAW

1997 Fiat Scudo

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,878 mi
Last recorded158,878 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR829 AAW
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 158,878 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 154,412 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 154,263 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 148,453 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 146,480 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at offside front (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 145,432 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 145,058 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 144,329 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 144,329 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 143,099 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 141,391 miles

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

both front brake disds are worn slightly thin

both sides steering rack ends have slight movement

Pass 26 Oct 2009 138,262 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 138,254 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 134,806 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Nov 2007 129,116 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 124,734 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 124,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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R829 AAW is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R829 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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What year was R829 AAW registered?

R829 AAW is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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