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R195 SGC

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1741cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,385 mi
Last recorded146,385 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR195 SGC
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,741cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 146,385 miles

Front coil springs heavily corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2018 146,385 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on both wipers not working (8.2.1b)

Front coil springs heavily corroded

Front sections of front floor pan badly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2016 145,851 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 145,847 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 144,849 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 142,267 miles

Both rear inner wheel arches rusting - will require welding.

Both rear tyres mishapen

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust sections very rusty, requiring replacement

Pass 6 Feb 2014 141,928 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 138,571 miles

corrosion forming to rear inner arches

radiator deteriorating

Pass 27 Oct 2011 137,124 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 137,116 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2010 130,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 May 2010 130,131 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 125,545 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 125,542 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion of front cross support member

surface corrosion around o/s/front lower engine mounting

surface corrosion of n/s/front inner wing under bonnet

surface corrosion of o/s/front inner wing under bonnet

Fail 9 Jul 2009 125,542 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion front cross support member

rear coil springs badley corroded

surface corrosion around o/s/ front lower engine mounting

surface corrosion of o/s/front inner wing under bonnet

Pass 1 Jul 2008 121,571 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 116,037 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

parking brake efficiency 18%

Fail 29 Jun 2007 11,600 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2007 115,919 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Jun 2007 115,653 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

air bag light on

Pass 1 Jun 2006 100,585 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R195 SGC is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,741cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R195 SGC, 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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R195 SGC is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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