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R833 HBU

1998 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR833 HBU
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013

brake pipes corroded

front strut top bearings stiff

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

Nearside rear parking brake effort low

rear brake compensator valve linkage stiff

Fail 15 Apr 2013

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake effort low

brake pipes corroded

front strut top bearings stiff

rear brake compensator valve linkage stiff

Pass 29 Feb 2012

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011

Nearside windscreen washer not working

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside screen washer not working

Pass 18 Sep 2009

oil leak / load valve stiff / o/a/f seat belt catch / door mirrors

Fail 17 Sep 2009

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak / load valve stiff / o/a/f seat belt catch / door mirrors

Pass 25 Aug 2008
Fail 22 Aug 2008

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Sep 2007

brake load valve stiff and corroded,n/s/r tyre low tread,o/s/f seat buckle,o/s/f seatbelt frayed,o/s and n/s inner plastic arches,n/s/f bottom balljoint boot burst,oil leak

park brake cables corroded,n/s/f brake hose not original,o/s suspension top mounting corroded,o/s/f tyre low tread,o/s and n/s driveshaft boots perished,front to rear brake pipe corroded to load valve.

Fail 21 Aug 2007

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Load valve corroded and stiff, n/s/r tyre low, o/s/f seat belt buckle, o/s/f seat belt frayed, o/s & n/s inner plastic arches loose, n/s bottom ball joint burst, engine oil leak.

Park brake cables corroded, n/s/f brake hose isn't original, o/s suspension top mounting area corroded, o/s/f tyre low, o/s & n/s drive shaft boots perished, front to rear brake pipe corroded to load valve.

Pass 8 Jun 2006 154,775 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 154,380 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R833 HBU is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R833 HBU, 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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R833 HBU is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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