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HUA 1T

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

62,041 mi
Last recorded62,041 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUA 1T
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 62,041 miles

Nearside Front cv boot leaking

Nearside Rear plastic cover fouling wheel

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 61,076 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 61,072 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 60,363 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 59,979 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 59,974 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 59,172 miles

Coolant level below MIN mark

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 59,162 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Coolant level below MIN mark

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 59,097 miles

It would appear that the parking brake only just met the minimum requirements and will require adjustment

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 May 2019 59,097 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

It would appear that the parking brake only just met the minimum requirements and will require adjustment

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear tyres are wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2018 58,408 miles

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 58,383 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Minor oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2017 58,378 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Minor oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2016 58,273 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 57,211 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 56,579 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 56,579 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 56,105 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 55,494 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 55,494 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2008 53,287 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 49,219 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 44,084 miles

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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HUA 1T is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HUA 1T, 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 HUA 1T registered?

HUA 1T is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is HUA 1T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUA 1T shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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