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S429 TWF

1998 Fiat Scudo

Red Diesel 1867cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS429 TWF
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,867cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2011
Fail 10 Feb 2011

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2010
Fail 4 Feb 2010

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 133,205 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 133,205 miles

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

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

exhaust corroding. o/s/r tyre cracking on outer side wal

Fail 4 Mar 2008 126,541 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 126,541 miles

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

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 122,315 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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S429 TWF is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in Red with a 1,867cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S429 TWF, 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 S429 TWF registered?

S429 TWF is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S429 TWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S429 TWF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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