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955 RKX

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,545 mi
Last recorded72,545 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration955 RKX
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 72,545 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 71,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2022 71,844 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 71,172 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 71,172 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 70,505 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 67,149 miles

Corrosion to suspension components

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

Pass 24 May 2018 66,844 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 66,844 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 66,587 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2017 66,587 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 66,575 miles

n/s front brake warning light wire broken

Pass 15 Jul 2014 65,996 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 65,996 miles

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

air bag warning light not working

n/s front brake warning light wire broken

Pass 12 Jul 2013 65,347 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 63,336 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 63,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2008 62,187 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 60,759 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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955 RKX is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 955 RKX, 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 955 RKX registered?

955 RKX is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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