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S447 EDL

1998 Fiat Scudo

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

134,664 mi
Last recorded134,664 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS447 EDL
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 134,664 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2018

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017
Pass 21 Apr 2016
Pass 13 Apr 2015
Pass 14 Apr 2014
Pass 16 Apr 2013

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2012
Pass 26 Apr 2011
Pass 15 Apr 2010

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009
Fail 21 Apr 2009

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Apr 2009

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 1 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 13,532 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 126,452 miles

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

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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S447 EDL is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S447 EDL, 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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S447 EDL is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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