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S398 RRH

1999 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1867cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

196,099 mi
Last recorded196,099 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Scudo106,017 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS398 RRH
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,867cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 196,099 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 183,636 miles

rear bumper and brackets removed

Fail 30 Jul 2010 183,618 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

front pads look low

side movement in o/s sreering rack arm

Pass 20 Jul 2009 169,163 miles

slight corrosion underfloor

slight play on rack arms

slight corrosion on brake pipes

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 169,598 miles

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

nearside front tyre started to wear

oil leak

slight play on offside front ball joint

Pass 8 Mar 2006 165,058 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 165,058 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

front number plate cracked

Fail 31 Jan 2006 165,055 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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S398 RRH is a 1999 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,867cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Scudo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 106,017 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 S398 RRH, 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 27 years old, this Fiat Scudo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S398 RRH registered?

S398 RRH is a 1999 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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