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R160 MUF

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,691 mi
Last recorded49,691 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 MUF
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2008 49,691 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 42,686 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 42,686 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

rear springs rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2006 41,476 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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R160 MUF is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MUF, 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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How do I check the history of R160 MUF?

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What year was R160 MUF registered?

R160 MUF is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R160 MUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R160 MUF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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