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R879 XCS

1998 Fiat Scudo

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

201,767 mi
Last recorded201,767 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR879 XCS
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 201,767 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 193,412 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 183,000 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 168,884 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 154,525 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 145,032 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside c.v. boot slightly loose on joint.

spare wheel not on carrier at time of test.

Fail 28 Jun 2008 144,905 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2007 132,017 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear no plate fading front damaged

Pass 6 May 2006 121,546 miles

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

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 XCS is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XCS, 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 XCS registered?

R879 XCS is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R879 XCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R879 XCS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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