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S349 FKN

1998 Fiat Scudo

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS349 FKN
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012

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

Mileage not visible

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 27 Nov 2012

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

Mileage not visible

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 131,497 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATE AND TYRES HAVE BRAKE FLUID OVER THEM BUT NO LEAKS VISIBLE UNDER PRESSURE. NEW PARTS APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN FITTED

REGISTRATION PLATES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 118,998 miles

DRIVERS SEAT BASE WORN STEERING WHEEL WEARING REPAIRED WITH TAPE

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

Fail 9 Mar 2009 118,994 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

DRIVERS SEAT BASE WORN STEERING WHEEL WEARING REPAIRED WITH TAPE

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

Pass 8 Mar 2007 95,947 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE STEERING RACK END INNER BALL JOINT

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 22 Feb 2006 85,773 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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S349 FKN is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S349 FKN, 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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S349 FKN is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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