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R871 JPD

1998 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

195,470 mi
Last recorded195,470 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR871 JPD
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 195,470 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 195,470 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 194,735 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2013 192,568 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 191,123 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 186,133 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 186,131 miles

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 179,976 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 179,795 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 178,320 miles

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

Gearbox noisy.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2008 172,594 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 162,669 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 137,701 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 137,701 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R871 JPD is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R871 JPD, 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 R871 JPD registered?

R871 JPD is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 9 February 1998.

Is R871 JPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R871 JPD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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