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S753 APD

1998 Fiat Scudo

Blue Diesel 1867cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS753 APD
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,867cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016
Fail 29 Nov 2016

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 103,969 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

both front tyres showing signs of ageing

brake pedal rubber missing but antislip still provided

nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 17 Jun 2015 103,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

both front tyres showing signs of ageing

brake pedal rubber missing but antislip still provided

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2014 97,721 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

slight power steering oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2013 91,831 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

slight oil leak from steering rack area

Fail 12 Jun 2012 88,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2012 88,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2011 84,051 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 77,129 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 66,902 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2009 66,902 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2008 64,975 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 64,975 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 62,904 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 62,566 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 59,181 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 59,178 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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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S753 APD is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in Blue with a 1,867cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S753 APD, 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 S753 APD registered?

S753 APD is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S753 APD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S753 APD shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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