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R160 GHW

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,202 mi
Last recorded84,202 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 GHW
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 84,202 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 83,949 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 83,772 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 82,747 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 80,283 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 80,271 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 80,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded REAR SECTION OF FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 78,080 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coil (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2018 75,436 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 75,436 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 75,312 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 74,864 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 74,864 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears worn inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 74,518 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2014 74,318 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 73,849 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 72,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs are worn

Pass 12 May 2011 71,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 70,873 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 68,663 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 68,663 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 64,147 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 61,457 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 52,068 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 52,068 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively 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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R160 GHW is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R160 GHW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R160 GHW registered?

R160 GHW is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R160 GHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R160 GHW shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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