MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,269 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre cracking on inner sidewall
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
exhaust rear box rubbers starting to split
front brake pads worn and discs badly corroded
front tyres worn and inner sidewalls splitting
nearside inner driveshaft gaiter split
radiator in poor condition and bottom support badly corroded
rear brake pads worn
rear tyres badly worn on edges
exhaust heat shield is becoming insecure
exhaust system has some corrosion
nearside front inner driveshaft boot has a split
Cuts in roof
Deep cuts in offside front tyre sidewall
Exhaust heat shield insecure
Front brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Radiator corroded
How Reliable is the Fiat Barchetta?
Based on 21,950 MOT tests across 1,985 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R209 TKR is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R209 TKR, 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 R209 TKR registered?
R209 TKR is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R209 TKR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R209 TKR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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