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S583 MLR

1998 Fiat Scudo

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

139,144 mi
Last recorded139,144 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS583 MLR
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 139,144 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 139,110 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 135,879 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 135,879 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 129,821 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 11 Mar 2013 129,816 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Mar 2012 119,263 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 119,193 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 106,849 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 106,894 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 95,279 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 95,268 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 85,893 miles

slight play in nearside front track rod end

wear in hand brake leaver

Fail 24 Mar 2009 85,893 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play in nearside front track rod end

wear in hand brake leaver

Fail 14 May 2008 81,674 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside wiper blade starting to perish.

Pass 14 May 2008 81,674 miles

Nearside wiper blade starting to perish.

Pass 14 May 2007 76,723 miles

Both front lower arm ball joint gaiters split.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2006 70,627 miles
Pass 25 May 2005 64,028 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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S583 MLR is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 S583 MLR, 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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S583 MLR is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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