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S542 RAR

1998 Fiat Scudo

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

190,115 mi
Last recorded190,115 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS542 RAR
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 190,115 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 190,115 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 189,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 177,160 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 163,360 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 150,922 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 142,259 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 132,729 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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S542 RAR is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S542 RAR, 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 S542 RAR registered?

S542 RAR is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S542 RAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S542 RAR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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