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189X952

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,674 mi
Last recorded19,674 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration189X952
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 19,674 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear tyres cracking up

Fail 15 Jun 2015 19,674 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear tyres cracking up

Pass 3 Oct 2013 19,086 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 19,098 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 18,237 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 18,237 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 17,997 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 17,997 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat Barchetta?

Based on 21,950 MOT tests across 1,985 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
1,804
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,985
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,301
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 588
parking brake recording little or no effort 509
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 482
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 438
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189X952 is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Barchetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 74,431 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 Barchetta fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,301 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 189X952, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Barchetta typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Barchetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 189X952 registered?

189X952 is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is 189X952 safe to buy?

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