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R984 EEU

1997 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

177,162 mi
Last recorded177,162 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR984 EEU
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 177,162 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2013 176,993 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 168,958 miles

Oil leak

brake warning light on dashboard illuminated

Fail 10 Sep 2012 168,958 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake warning light on dashboard illuminated

Pass 7 Sep 2011 161,843 miles

osf floor pan holed

Fail 6 Sep 2011 161,843 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

osf floor pan holed

Pass 8 Sep 2010 155,810 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 155,810 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 147,226 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 147,226 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 143,686 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 143,685 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 140,497 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 140,497 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 136,186 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 136,186 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 132,188 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
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R984 EEU is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R984 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.

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R984 EEU is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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