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S997 VUX

1998 Fiat Scudo

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

170,411 mi
Last recorded170,411 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS997 VUX
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 170,411 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 170,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 315,162 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 315,162 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 304,004 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 351,290 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 336,152 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 317,937 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 292,908 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 292,748 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 270,094 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 270,008 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 256,064 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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S997 VUX is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S997 VUX, 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 S997 VUX registered?

S997 VUX is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 6 October 1998.

Is S997 VUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S997 VUX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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