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S998 HNV

1998 Fiat Scudo

Blue Diesel 1867cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,318 mi
Last recorded105,318 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Fiat Scudo121,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS998 HNV
MakeFiat
ModelScudo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,867cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 105,318 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 105,290 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 99,871 miles

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015

no milage reading

Fail 9 Apr 2015

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

no milage reading

Pass 24 Apr 2014 95,388 miles

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

damaged body work nearside

front brakes pad wires rubbing on wheels

offside mirror damaged taped over

Fail 24 Apr 2014 95,388 miles

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

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

damaged body work nearside

front brakes pad wires rubbing on wheels

offside mirror damaged taped over

Pass 3 Apr 2013 92,896 miles

Oil leak

front brake pad wires rubbing on wheels

nearside body damage

offside mirror damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2012 90,755 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 90,639 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 85,167 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 82,105 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 79,673 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 79,507 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 77,515 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 73,341 miles

SUSPECT front pads getting low

all tyres perished

slight play offside inner track rod joint (rack)

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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S998 HNV is a 1998 Fiat Scudo in Blue with a 1,867cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S998 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 S998 HNV registered?

S998 HNV is a 1998 Fiat Scudo, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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