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S742 APD

1998 Fiat Scudo El 1.9D

Blue Diesel 1867cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

277,624 mi
Last recorded277,624 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo El 1.9D122,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS742 APD
MakeFiat
ModelScudo El 1.9D
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,867cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2007 277,624 miles

O/S/R Door hinge broken!

Fail 15 Sep 2007 277,624 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

N/S/F brake flexi-hose perishing.

O/S/F & O/S/R tyres wearing on inner edges.

O/S/F wheel arch cover slightly rubbing tyre.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 276,460 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Scudo El 1.9D?

Based on 1,289 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
9,135
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 97
Registration plate lamp not working 92
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 71
position lamp(s) not working 63
Stop lamp not working 57
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S742 APD is a 1998 Fiat Scudo El 1.9D in Blue with a 1,867cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Scudo El 1.9D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 122,817 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Scudo El 1.9D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 97 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S742 APD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Scudo El 1.9D typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Scudo El 1.9D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S742 APD registered?

S742 APD is a 1998 Fiat Scudo El 1.9D, first registered on 19 October 1998.

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