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P511 YCU

1997 Fiat Scudo El 1.9D

Yellow Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,026 mi
Last recorded181,026 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Scudo El 1.9D143,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP511 YCU
MakeFiat
ModelScudo El 1.9D
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 181,026 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 158,561 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 158,560 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 152,828 miles

Brake load snsing valve linkage requires adjustment

N/S wiper poor

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipes heavily corroded

Slight brake bind N/S/F

Spare wheel carrier becoming insecure

offside seatbelt stalk outer casing missing

Fail 13 Jun 2009 152,822 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside seatbelt stalk outer casing missing

Pass 23 Jun 2008 145,802 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 145,737 miles

Horn became intermittent after test completed

Load space fully boarded out

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

How Reliable is the Fiat Scudo El 1.9D?

Based on 1,289 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
9,135
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 97
Registration plate lamp not working 92
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 71
position lamp(s) not working 63
Stop lamp not working 57
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P511 YCU is a 1997 Fiat Scudo El 1.9D in Yellow with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Scudo El 1.9D models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 143,924 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Scudo El 1.9D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 97 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P511 YCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Scudo El 1.9D typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Scudo El 1.9D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P511 YCU registered?

P511 YCU is a 1997 Fiat Scudo El 1.9D, first registered on 18 February 1997.

Is P511 YCU safe to buy?

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