CarVerify

Free Car Check

R968 EEU

1997 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

191,096 mi
Last recorded191,096 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR968 EEU
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 191,096 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 shock (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded all 4 spring (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 189,591 miles

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four shocks (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded all 4 springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 189,591 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four shocks (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded all 4 springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 177,170 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 169,291 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 169,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 163,427 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 163,421 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 161,062 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 156,662 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 153,122 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 149,737 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 146,697 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2009 146,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 139,240 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 139,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 133,127 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 120,736 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
Full Fiat Scudo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R968 EEU 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 72.2%.

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 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 R968 EEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R968 EEU?

You can check the full history of R968 EEU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R968 EEU registered?

R968 EEU is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 22 November 1997.

Is R968 EEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R968 EEU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R968 EEU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R968 EEU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.