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R873 UKL

1997 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

238,776 mi
Last recorded238,776 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR873 UKL
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 238,776 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

inner steering rack joints have slight wear.

top engine mount perished

Fail 28 Apr 2016 238,773 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

inner steering rack joints have slight wear.

top engine mount perished

Pass 13 Apr 2015 232,710 miles

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

rear exhaust box rubber broken

Pass 11 Apr 2014 228,292 miles

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

Oil leak

spare tyre flat

Fail 10 Apr 2014 228,290 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

spare tyre flat

Pass 10 Apr 2013 224,213 miles

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

offside mirror damaged still have view to rear

Fail 8 Apr 2013 224,209 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside mirror damaged still have view to rear

Pass 29 Mar 2012 218,458 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 218,456 miles

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

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

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 212,454 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 202,861 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 202,861 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 196,634 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 196,632 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 186,488 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 186,488 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 174,060 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 173,903 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UKL is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 UKL, 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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R873 UKL is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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