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S452 APD

1998 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

179,370 mi
Last recorded179,370 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS452 APD
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2011 179,370 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both front brake discs deteriorating

Front bumper insecure

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

Unable to open rear or nearside loading door, access gained from offside side door

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 156,232 miles

Coolant leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f crash damage

Fail 27 Apr 2010 156,232 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f crash damage

Pass 13 Oct 2008 130,376 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate

Fail 13 Oct 2008 130,376 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate

Pass 21 Sep 2007 95,165 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2007 91,357 miles

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Centre Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 76,234 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2006 76,234 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S452 APD is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 S452 APD, 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 S452 APD registered?

S452 APD is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S452 APD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S452 APD shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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