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S261 HBN

1998 Fiat Scudo

Red Diesel 1867cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS261 HBN
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,867cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014
Pass 7 Mar 2013

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

non standard wheel bolts fitted to all wheels

Fail 6 Mar 2013

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

non standard wheel bolts fitted to all wheels

Pass 25 Oct 2012
Fail 25 Oct 2012

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

offside rear service brake slightly low effort

Pass 14 Oct 2011 75,197 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 75,197 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2009

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 63,158 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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S261 HBN is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in Red with a 1,867cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 121,857 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 S261 HBN, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Scudo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S261 HBN registered?

S261 HBN is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 2 December 1998.

Is S261 HBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S261 HBN shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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