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S959 HNV

1998 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1867cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS959 HNV
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,867cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2011
Fail 16 Feb 2011

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009
Fail 2 Mar 2009

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 124,622 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 124,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 118,795 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 118,338 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 118,338 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2006
Fail 28 Jan 2006

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

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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S959 HNV is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,867cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S959 HNV, 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 S959 HNV registered?

S959 HNV is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 30 December 1998.

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