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S54 JPO

1998 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS54 JPO
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2023

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective splits and smears slight (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear slam panel corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2022 72,105 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 72,059 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt too short (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended too short (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage loose bolts loose and mountings not reinforced (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 69,319 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 66,112 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Jun 2018

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 58,772 miles

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2017 58,772 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear tyres slightly perished

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2016 57,689 miles

Alternator Belt Deteriorated

Both Rear Tyres Deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Slight Brake Drag

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen Washer Weak

Rear Brakes Noisy

Pass 2 Jul 2015 56,403 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre deteriorated and o/s/r tyre tread cracking

slight brake drag n/s/r

Fail 2 Jul 2015 56,403 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre deteriorated and o/s/r tyre tread cracking

slight brake drag n/s/r

Pass 16 Jun 2014 55,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front and rear tyre treads cracking

rear brake noisy when brakes applied

Fail 16 Jun 2014 55,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front and rear tyre treads cracking

rear brake noisy when brakes applied

Pass 21 Jun 2013 52,840 miles

Exhaust joints corroded. Rear brakes noisy require inspection.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 50,851 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres cracking

Pass 14 Jun 2011 48,487 miles

inspect rear brakes

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Jun 2011 48,487 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

inspect rear brakes

n/s screen wash jet inoperative

Fail 11 Jun 2010 46,571 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s windscreen washer jet inoperative

Pass 11 Jun 2010 46,571 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s windscreen washer jet inoperative

Pass 16 Jun 2009 44,945 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Jul 2008 42,421 miles

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall cut not to cords

Pass 26 Jun 2007 40,308 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 38,190 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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S54 JPO is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc 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 S54 JPO, 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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S54 JPO is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 13 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S54 JPO shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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