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S363 DSC

1998 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS363 DSC
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 173,108 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise nearside rear tyre cracked around sidewall

advise offside rear tyre cracked around sidewalls

Fail 10 Apr 2010 173,108 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise nearside rear tyre cracked around sidewall

advise offside rear tyre cracked around sidewalls

Pass 24 Mar 2009 172,515 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 134,809 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight bind both front brakes

slight play in steering rack osf

Fail 3 Oct 2008 134,735 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight bind both front brakes

slight play in steering rack osf

Pass 28 Mar 2008 171,252 miles

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

advise both front discs corroded

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inside

advise play in o/s/f tie rod

Pass 16 Nov 2007 126,694 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

h/ brake cable ferrule corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2007 126,694 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

hand brake cable nsr ferrule / crimped end corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2007 156,303 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2007 156,303 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2006 114,576 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2006 114,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

slight imbalalance on rear brakes

osf trim rubs against drive shaft

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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S363 DSC is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S363 DSC, 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 S363 DSC registered?

S363 DSC is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S363 DSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S363 DSC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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