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R970 SEP

1998 Fiat Scudo El 1.9D

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,466 mi
Last recorded107,466 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo El 1.9D122,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR970 SEP
MakeFiat
ModelScudo El 1.9D
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2009 107,466 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 107,461 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 100,855 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 100,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 92,675 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2006 84,453 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 84,453 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Scudo El 1.9D?

Based on 1,289 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
9,135
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 97
Registration plate lamp not working 92
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 71
position lamp(s) not working 63
Stop lamp not working 57
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R970 SEP is a 1998 Fiat Scudo El 1.9D in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Scudo El 1.9D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 122,817 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 El 1.9D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 97 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R970 SEP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Scudo El 1.9D typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Scudo El 1.9D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R970 SEP registered?

R970 SEP is a 1998 Fiat Scudo El 1.9D, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R970 SEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R970 SEP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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