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R208 KGG

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,459 mi
Last recorded75,459 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 KGG
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 75,459 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 74,915 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air bag light on

slight corrosion on o/s front floor

unable to assess front brake pipes due to greased

Fail 22 Nov 2012 74,914 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

air bag light on

slight corrosion on o/s front floor

unable to assess front brake pipes due to greased

Pass 18 Nov 2011 73,479 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

airbag light on indicating malfunction.

rear discs corroded.

Pass 17 Nov 2010 72,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

offside front and nearside front floor slightly corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2009 71,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 69,979 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front tyres sidewalls slightly perished

slight damage to front and rear number plates

unable to fully assess front brake pipes due to greased

Pass 3 Nov 2007 65,431 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 62,643 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front brake pipe greased,unable to fully assess

Pass 2 May 2006 60,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R208 KGG is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R208 KGG, 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 R208 KGG registered?

R208 KGG is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 27 October 1998.

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