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R186 URH

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

46,472 mi
Last recorded46,472 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR186 URH
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 46,472 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 46,458 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 46,159 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 46,029 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 45,999 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 45,889 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 45,806 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 45,716 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 45,716 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 45,707 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 45,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

front cross member slightly corroded

Fail 7 May 2015 45,554 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front cross member slightly corroded

Pass 30 May 2014 44,948 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 44,875 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 44,700 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 44,130 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

clutch pipe leaking oil

Pass 6 May 2009 43,979 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 43,744 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 43,744 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 43,509 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 May 2007 43,509 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly 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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R186 URH is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R186 URH, 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 R186 URH registered?

R186 URH is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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