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S343 DGT

1998 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

301,962 mi
Last recorded301,962 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS343 DGT
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 301,962 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 298,648 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 293,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside door mirror glass cracked & casing loose

nearside rear light lense cracked

offside front wheel slightly binding

Fail 14 Apr 2014 293,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside door mirror glass cracked & casing loose

nearside rear light lense cracked

offside front wheel slightly binding

Pass 2 Apr 2013 287,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear light unit deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2012 281,778 miles

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

n/s wing mirror has a small crack in it

o/s/r light lence has a small crack in it

oil leak

slight play in o/s/f inner steering arm joint

Pass 27 Apr 2011 277,541 miles

both rear light lens cracked but no white light to the rear!

front disc corroded!

heavy oil leak!

n/s/r tyre pershing!

Pass 30 Apr 2010 272,760 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

spill off pipe looks wet

Pass 2 May 2009 266,295 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 266,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 260,003 miles

windscreen damaged swept area

Pass 5 Oct 2006 255,689 miles

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

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

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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S343 DGT is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S343 DGT, 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 S343 DGT registered?

S343 DGT is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S343 DGT safe to buy?

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