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A5 FYS

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,340 mi
Last recorded136,340 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 FYS
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 136,340 miles

Exhaust noisy aftermarket rear box (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 135,288 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 135,285 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 135,143 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 132,999 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 130,925 miles

Engine cooling system radiator core corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 129,416 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 129,414 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 128,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 May 2013 128,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 126,855 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 126,855 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 123,639 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 123,634 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2010 116,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 101,689 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 91,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 73,163 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear 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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A5 FYS is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A5 FYS, 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 A5 FYS registered?

A5 FYS is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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