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R949 BWX

1997 Fiat Scudo

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,632 mi
Last recorded175,632 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR949 BWX
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 175,632 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

unable to see front pads

Fail 20 Jun 2017 175,621 miles

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

unable to see front pads

Pass 27 Jun 2016 169,243 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 148,785 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 148,797 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 121,762 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2013 115,931 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 109,579 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 103,678 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 103,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 96,572 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 96,572 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Aug 2009 89,505 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 89,505 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 83,173 miles

O/S FRONT BRAKE PIPE TO FRONT WHEEL SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION BUT NOT EXCESSIVE OK AT THE TIME OF MOT INSPECTION.

Fail 25 Jun 2008 83,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

O/S FRONT BRAKE PIPE TO FRONT WHEEL SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION BUT NOT EXCESSIVE OK AT THE TIME OF MOT INSPECTION.

Pass 21 Feb 2007 77,310 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 77,301 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2006 72,988 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2006 72,988 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R949 BWX is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R949 BWX, 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 R949 BWX registered?

R949 BWX is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 15 December 1997.

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