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R981 EEU

1997 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

176,337 mi
Last recorded176,337 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR981 EEU
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 176,337 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 168,144 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake discs slightly pitted.

no spare fitted to vehicle.

Pass 5 Dec 2008 167,031 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 156,600 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 145,961 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 145,961 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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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R981 EEU is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R981 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

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What year was R981 EEU registered?

R981 EEU is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R981 EEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R981 EEU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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