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R879 FDL

1998 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

182,071 mi
Last recorded182,071 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR879 FDL
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 182,071 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 176,690 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 172,371 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 167,218 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 167,213 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 159,750 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 146,633 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 146,630 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 137,452 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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R879 FDL is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R879 FDL, 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 R879 FDL registered?

R879 FDL is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R879 FDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R879 FDL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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