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R859 HBU

1998 Fiat Scudo

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

165,774 mi
Last recorded165,774 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR859 HBU
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 165,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 165,774 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 161,344 miles

Both sides outer c/v gaiters weeping grease

Front brake pipes o/s&n/s affected by corrosion

Front no plate damaged

Fail 13 Jun 2017 161,344 miles

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

Both sides outer c/v gaiters weeping grease

Front brake pipes o/s&n/s affected by corrosion

Front no plate damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2016 156,307 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 148,233 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 140,340 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 130,580 miles

both washer jets broken but still a good quantity of fluid hittnig screen

Pass 26 May 2012 119,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 109,669 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 109,338 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 98,665 miles

N/s mirror cracked.

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 87,623 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 6 Jun 2009 87,255 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2008 79,145 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 73,102 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 69,488 miles

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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R859 HBU is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 R859 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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R859 HBU is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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