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S774 VNT

1998 Fiat Scudo

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

186,274 mi
Last recorded186,274 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS774 VNT
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 186,274 miles

Front brake discs corroded

General corrosion to underbody of vehicle and to suspension components

Pass 22 Mar 2023 185,105 miles

Front brake discs corroded

General vehicle underbody & underbody component condition corroded

Long footbrake travel

Pass 5 Apr 2022 183,563 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

General vehicle and vehicle underbody body component condition corroded

Oil leaks

Pass 25 Mar 2021 182,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 180,081 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 177,663 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 177,663 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 174,851 miles

Both rear tyres close to limit

Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 23 Sep 2016

both rear tyres worn to limit

nearside front tyre worn to limit

overall brake effort just passed test

rear brake efforts slightly low

Pass 24 Feb 2014 166,144 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 166,109 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 160,159 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake pipes greased

exhaust system corroding heavily in places

front tyres wearing on edges

rear coil springs heavily corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2012 160,153 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes greased

exhaust system corroding heavily in places

front tyres wearing on edges

rear coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2011 149,136 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Jul 2010 139,883 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 134,235 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Jul 2009 134,225 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Jul 2008 127,857 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brakes showing a slight imballence

o/s door mirror loose but secure

rear coil spring assistors fitted

suspension joint nearside lower cover split

Fail 10 Jul 2008 127,829 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brakes showing a slight imballence

o/s door mirror loose but secure

rear coil spring assistors fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2007 122,348 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

rear box catching axle.

Pass 12 Jul 2006 116,975 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 116,942 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S774 VNT is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S774 VNT, 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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S774 VNT is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 8 August 1998.

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