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S168 NLW

1998 Fiat Scudo El 1.9D

White Diesel 1867cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

209,439 mi
Last recorded209,439 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo El 1.9D122,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS168 NLW
MakeFiat
ModelScudo El 1.9D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,867cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2008 209,439 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine spasmodically smokey

Fail 7 Mar 2008 209,439 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine spasmodically smokey

Pass 13 Mar 2007
Fail 8 Mar 2007

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2006 151,587 miles

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

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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S168 NLW is a 1998 Fiat Scudo El 1.9D in White with a 1,867cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S168 NLW, 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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S168 NLW is a 1998 Fiat Scudo El 1.9D, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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