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S973 FOB

1998 Fiat Scudo

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,148 mi
Last recorded109,148 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS973 FOB
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 109,148 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 104,055 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 99,654 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 99,654 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 94,303 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 94,303 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

cat rattles

n/s mirror cover loose

Pass 11 Aug 2009 88,565 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 81,408 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 75,030 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 75,030 miles

Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 69,936 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 65,084 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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S973 FOB is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S973 FOB, 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 S973 FOB registered?

S973 FOB is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S973 FOB safe to buy?

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