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S889 JAR

1998 Fiat Scudo

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS889 JAR
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014

both front brake hoses starting to perish

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 14 Jul 2014

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front brake hoses starting to perish

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 30 Jul 2013

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front brake pipe perished

offside front brake pipe perished

Fail 27 Jul 2013

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front brake pipe perished

offside front brake pipe perished

Pass 12 Jul 2012 125,618 miles

coolant light on

Fail 12 Jul 2012 125,618 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

coolant light on

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2011 119,012 miles

offside front inner c.v gaiter missing.

Fail 30 Jul 2011 119,012 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 111,325 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 107,629 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 107,629 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 102,999 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 93,728 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 93,728 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 84,100 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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S889 JAR is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S889 JAR, 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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S889 JAR is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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