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J3 RFJ

2016 Fiat Bessacarr

White Diesel 2287cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

17,409 mi
Last recorded17,409 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Fiat Bessacarr14,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 RFJ
MakeFiat
ModelBessacarr
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,287cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 17,409 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 16,237 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 14,615 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 12,696 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 7,243 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 6,047 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 4,755 miles

side marker lights inop

Fail 5 Nov 2018 4,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

side marker lights inop

How Reliable is the Fiat Bessacarr?

Based on 4,786 MOT tests across 465 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
1,803
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
brake binding 12
Stop lamp not working 10
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J3 RFJ is a 2016 Fiat Bessacarr in White with a 2,287cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Fiat Bessacarr models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.8% with a typical mileage of 14,056 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 Bessacarr fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J3 RFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Bessacarr typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 10 years old, this Fiat Bessacarr is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of J3 RFJ?

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What year was J3 RFJ registered?

J3 RFJ is a 2016 Fiat Bessacarr, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is J3 RFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 RFJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J3 RFJ have outstanding finance?

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