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ELF 3J

2016 Fiat Auto Trail

Silver Diesel 2287cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

30,320 mi
Last recorded30,320 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat Auto Trail15,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELF 3J
MakeFiat
ModelAuto Trail
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,287cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 30,320 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 30,317 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 30,149 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 26,140 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 24,763 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 23,175 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 20,694 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 19,498 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 16,600 miles

both front tyre treads getting low

rear body bump stops touching axle beam

How Reliable is the Fiat Auto Trail?

Based on 75,508 MOT tests across 10,381 vehicles.

89.8%
Pass Rate
2,070
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
10,381
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 113
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ELF 3J is a 2016 Fiat Auto Trail in Silver with a 2,287cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Fiat Auto Trail models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 15,874 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 Auto Trail fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ELF 3J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Auto Trail typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 10 years old, this Fiat Auto Trail is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ELF 3J registered?

ELF 3J is a 2016 Fiat Auto Trail, first registered on 19 May 2016.

Is ELF 3J safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELF 3J shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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