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S491 ATC

1998 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS491 ATC
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2013

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

cracking to both rear tyres

heavy rust on front brake discs

play and noise in stearing rack

Fail 3 May 2013

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

cracking to both rear tyres

heavy rust on front brake discs

offside front underwing cover position

play and noise in stearing rack

spare tyre flat

Pass 2 Nov 2011

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

missfire on engine

play and noise in stearing rack

wear in both front drive shafts

Fail 25 Oct 2011

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

wear in both front drive shafts

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Spare tyre defective

missfire on engine

play and noise in stearing rack

Pass 28 Apr 2010

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2010

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 125,079 miles

condition of outer c/v boots

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm limit

play in stearing rack

Fail 31 Oct 2008 125,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

condition of outer c/v boots

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm limit

play in stearing rack

Pass 2 Apr 2007 109,015 miles

play in stearing rack

slight play in both bottom ball joints

Fail 30 Mar 2007 108,873 miles

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

play in stearing rack

slight play in both bottom ball joints

travel on rear brakes

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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S491 ATC is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S491 ATC, 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 S491 ATC registered?

S491 ATC is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 9 December 1998.

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