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R133 JGF

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,571 mi
Last recorded66,571 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 JGF
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2007 66,571 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 66,571 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 52,167 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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R133 JGF is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R133 JGF, 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 R133 JGF registered?

R133 JGF is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 17 July 1998.

Is R133 JGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R133 JGF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R133 JGF have outstanding finance?

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