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R86 THL

1997 Fiat Scudo

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,801 mi
Last recorded83,801 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR86 THL
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 83,801 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 77,836 miles

Both front coils corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front wishbone bushes both sides deteriorated

Minor leak of gases from centre

Nearside front lower dust cover deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre heavily perished

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside front tyre perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight coolant leak from upper radiator area

Fail 21 Mar 2019 77,836 miles

Both front coils corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front wishbone bushes both sides deteriorated

Minor leak of gases from centre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside front lower dust cover deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre heavily perished

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside front tyre perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight coolant leak from upper radiator area

Pass 5 Apr 2018 76,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases been repaired (7.1.2)

off side mirror damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2016 73,994 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 71,326 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 68,946 miles

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

n/s/r shock cover missing

Fail 7 Aug 2014 68,946 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre cracking between treads

n/s/r shock cover missing

Pass 20 Aug 2013 68,455 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 113,069 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 66,816 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 66,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 64,368 miles

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

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

diesel filler pipe rubber elbows cracking

Pass 23 Aug 2010 61,827 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 58,542 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 58,542 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 54,803 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 50,248 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 45,059 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 45,059 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 42,611 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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R86 THL is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R86 THL, 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 R86 THL registered?

R86 THL is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 2 October 1997.

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