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R998 EEU

1997 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

192,123 mi
Last recorded192,123 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo124,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR998 EEU
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 192,123 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 26 Mar 2015 192,123 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

all brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 7 Apr 2014 190,637 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 187,305 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 187,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 176,180 miles

Both o/s/f and n/s/f brake disc backing plates missing.

Centre Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Cracking to tread and sidewall of o/s/r tyre.

Front brake discs corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in n/s/f/wiper arm pivot.

Pass 17 Feb 2011 174,561 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 165,501 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 156,778 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 148,350 miles

corrosion has started in various brake pipes

Fail 11 Jan 2008 148,350 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

corrosion has started in various brake pipes

Pass 6 Feb 2007 139,295 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Feb 2007 139,295 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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R998 EEU is a 1997 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R998 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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What year was R998 EEU registered?

R998 EEU is a 1997 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R998 EEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R998 EEU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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