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C8 FUL

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,908 mi
Last recorded86,908 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 FUL
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 86,908 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 86,776 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers do not park (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 81,184 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 79,499 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 77,710 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 76,065 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 73,732 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 72,606 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 71,582 miles

both rear tyres low on inner edges and perished

o/s/f tyre below 1.6mm but raised tread

Fail 31 May 2012 71,578 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres low on inner edges and perished

o/s/f tyre below 1.6mm but raised tread

Pass 25 Mar 2011 69,336 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 60,099 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 57,613 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 57,613 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 59,093 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 53,093 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 53,093 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear silencer corroded

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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C8 FUL is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 C8 FUL, 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 C8 FUL registered?

C8 FUL is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is C8 FUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 FUL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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