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R238 DGD

1998 Fiat Bessacarr

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

73,857 mi
Last recorded73,857 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR238 DGD
MakeFiat
ModelBessacarr
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 73,857 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 71,976 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 71,946 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2024 68,472 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 65,024 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 63,392 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front cross member starting to corrode

nearside front tyre perished

offside front sill corroding

Fail 7 Mar 2022 63,392 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre and rear perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front cross member starting to corrode

nearside front tyre perished

offside front sill corroding

Pass 10 Mar 2021 61,801 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 61,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 60,757 miles

offside front shock damp

Fail 20 Mar 2020 60,757 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

offside front shock damp

Pass 20 Mar 2019 57,727 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 57,708 miles

Front Outline marker lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 55,625 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust held up with cable ties

exhaust system corroded

some exhaust mounts corroded off

Fail 6 Mar 2018 55,609 miles

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near jack point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near jack point (2.4.A.3)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front top marker not working

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust held up with cable ties

exhaust system corroded

some exhaust mounts corroded off

Pass 9 Mar 2017 52,980 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2017 52,964 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2016 49,820 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 48,027 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 48,027 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust rusty

Pass 1 May 2014 45,170 miles

exhaust mounts poor condition

horn weak

Pass 9 May 2013 42,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 May 2013 42,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 May 2012 40,154 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 38,092 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 32,929 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 32,929 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 22,163 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 21,738 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 21,738 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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R238 DGD is a 1998 Fiat Bessacarr in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 R238 DGD, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Bessacarr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R238 DGD is a 1998 Fiat Bessacarr, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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