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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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))
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
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
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))
offside front shock damp
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
offside front shock damp
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))
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
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
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
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
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
exhaust mounts poor condition
horn weak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R238 DGD registered?
R238 DGD is a 1998 Fiat Bessacarr, first registered on 1 April 1998.
Is R238 DGD safe to buy?
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