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S407 DKS

1998 Fiat Scudo El 1.9D

White Diesel 1867cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,988 mi
Last recorded147,988 miles
Recorded on20 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo El 1.9D122,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS407 DKS
MakeFiat
ModelScudo El 1.9D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,867cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2008 147,988 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 145,114 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 145,114 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2007 145,078 miles

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

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

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Nearside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 130,291 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 130,291 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Scudo El 1.9D?

Based on 1,289 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
9,135
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 97
Registration plate lamp not working 92
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 71
position lamp(s) not working 63
Stop lamp not working 57
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S407 DKS is a 1998 Fiat Scudo El 1.9D in White with a 1,867cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Scudo El 1.9D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 122,817 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 El 1.9D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 97 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S407 DKS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Scudo El 1.9D typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Scudo El 1.9D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S407 DKS is a 1998 Fiat Scudo El 1.9D, first registered on 9 November 1998.

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