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RJ16 VAV

2016 Fiat Talento

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,686 mi
Last recorded159,686 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Fiat Talento78,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ16 VAV
MakeFiat
ModelTalento
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 159,686 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 159,677 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 151,153 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 151,153 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 136,286 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Fail 6 Mar 2024 136,286 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2023 113,249 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions too clean to register a reading.

Nearside Daytime running lamp not working.

Pass 18 Nov 2021 89,166 miles

Emissions too clean to register a reading.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 64,309 miles

Central Stop light not working.

Emissions too clean to register a reading.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 24 May 2019 44,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Fiat Talento?

Based on 16,222 MOT tests across 2,848 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
10,350
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
2,848
On UK Roads
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RJ16 VAV is a 2016 Fiat Talento in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Fiat Talento models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 78,561 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Fiat Talento typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 10 years old, this Fiat Talento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RJ16 VAV registered?

RJ16 VAV is a 2016 Fiat Talento, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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