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R873 OEP

1997 Fiat Scudo

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,459 mi
Last recorded70,459 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR873 OEP
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2009 70,459 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 70,459 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 70,450 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 70,440 miles

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 69,057 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 69,341 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 69,341 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 57,280 miles

oil leak

wear in rack

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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R873 OEP is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R873 OEP, 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 R873 OEP registered?

R873 OEP is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R873 OEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R873 OEP shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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