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RX51 VPJ

2001 Fiat Scudo

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,703 mi
Last recorded107,703 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Fiat Scudo95,277 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 VPJ
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 107,703 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2012 107,663 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 98,790 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 May 2010 92,832 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 87,564 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 80,700 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 70,107 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 70,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 54,092 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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RX51 VPJ is a 2001 Fiat Scudo in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 95,277 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 RX51 VPJ, 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 25 years old, this Fiat Scudo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RX51 VPJ registered?

RX51 VPJ is a 2001 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is RX51 VPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 VPJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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