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S591 ESC

1998 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1867cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

212,643 mi
Last recorded212,643 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS591 ESC
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,867cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 212,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2013
Fail 4 Oct 2013

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2012
Fail 4 Oct 2012

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011
Fail 29 Mar 2011

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 178,248 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 178,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 161,161 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 161,161 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 146,938 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside mirror slightly damaged

Fail 11 Feb 2008 146,937 miles

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

Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside mirror slightly damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2007 129,914 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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S591 ESC is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,867cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S591 ESC, 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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S591 ESC is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 28 October 1998.

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