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RIG 1162

1999 Fiat Bessacarr

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,811 mi
Last recorded95,811 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Fiat Bessacarr74,038 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIG 1162
MakeFiat
ModelBessacarr
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 95,811 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage To/From Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 95,810 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/outrigger holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp no light when position light and stop light on together (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch holed and corroded close to radiator crossmember

Nearside corrosion outer sill /floor

Offside outer sill holed and corroded not in prescribed area

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 95,810 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 95,810 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 95,811 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 95,810 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 95,325 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 95,325 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 94,861 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 94,669 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 94,475 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 94,460 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 May 2016 93,039 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all tyres have sidewall deterioration

Fail 17 May 2016 93,039 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all tyres have sidewall deterioration

Pass 22 May 2015 91,479 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 May 2015 91,453 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 82,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

battery clap loose

exhaust rubbers starting to split

off side inner step corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2013 74,039 miles

all wheel bearings slight play.

battery clamp slighty loose.

front brake disc rusty.

n/s/outer drive shaft boot damp.

n/s/track rod end rubber small split starting.

power steering pipes rusty.

Fail 2 Jul 2013 74,037 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

all wheel bearings slight play.

battery clamp slighty loose.

front brake disc rusty.

n/s/outer drive shaft boot damp.

n/s/track rod end rubber small split starting.

power steering pipes rusty.

Pass 14 Dec 2012 67,110 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 67,035 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 59,461 miles

windsreen marked in zone 'A'

Fail 14 Mar 2012 59,440 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

n/s 2nd indicator not working on rear

windsreen marked in zone 'A'

Pass 14 Jul 2011 57,742 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front cross member corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2011 57,717 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front cross member corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2010 55,576 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 55,098 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 49,895 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 49,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 44,924 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 41,212 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 29,075 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 27,132 miles

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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RIG 1162 is a 1999 Fiat Bessacarr in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Bessacarr models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 74,038 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 RIG 1162, 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 27 years old, this Fiat Bessacarr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RIG 1162 is a 1999 Fiat Bessacarr, first registered on 15 November 1999.

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