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S501 ATC

1998 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS501 ATC
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013
Fail 30 Jan 2013

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2011

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear lights damaged

ext. system starting to rust in places

general wear on front discs

o/s/f seat covering wearing

one o/s/f washer jet blocked

oversized tax disc holder used

slight play in o/s/f steering

surface rust on parts of susp.

tyres seem low on pressure

Fail 14 Sep 2010

one o/s/f washer jet blocked

oversized tax disc holder used

slight play in o/s/f steering

surface rust on parts of susp.

tyres seem low on pressure

o/s/f seat covering wearing

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

both rear lights damaged

ext. system starting to rust in places

general wear on front discs

Pass 19 Oct 2009

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

dampness around n/s/r shocker

front brake disc's in very poor condition

o/s/r light unit damaged

spare tyre worn below 1.6mm

wiper's splitting

Fail 19 Oct 2009

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

dampness around n/s/r shocker

front brake disc's in very poor condition

o/s/r light unit damaged

sidewall of n/s/r tyre in poor condition

spare tyre worn below 1.6mm

wiper's splitting

Pass 21 Oct 2008

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

imbalance on rear brakes

no miles shown on speedo

Pass 20 Oct 2007

corrosion on front brake discs

oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2006

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

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

Oil leak

unbalance on rear brakes

Fail 21 Oct 2006

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

unbalance 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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S501 ATC is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S501 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 S501 ATC registered?

S501 ATC is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 9 December 1998.

Is S501 ATC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S501 ATC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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