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S473 MJH

1998 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1867cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,047 mi
Last recorded120,047 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS473 MJH
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,867cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2026 120,047 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leaks

rear cross member holed and corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2025 114,277 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing edges (195/70/14h) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 105,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 105,430 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre hanging bracket area / rear exhaust end pipe mising (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 103,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 103,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure retaining clip missing ( losing grease/oil ) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 101,085 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust end pipe weld (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 101,085 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust end pipe weld (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 98,319 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small cut. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 46,563 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 46,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 43,812 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 143,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017
Pass 18 Aug 2016
Pass 11 Aug 2015
Pass 19 Aug 2014
Pass 21 Aug 2013
Pass 8 Aug 2012 32,920 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs in poor condision

Pass 21 Jul 2011 31,368 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 29,660 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 25,187 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 25,187 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 23,062 miles

tyre side walls small cracks

Pass 21 Sep 2006 21,234 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 19,132 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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S473 MJH is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,867cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S473 MJH, 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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S473 MJH is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 3 September 1998.

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