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R20 LJW

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,189 mi
Last recorded108,189 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 LJW
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 108,189 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2018 106,507 miles

sliht oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2017 102,525 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 102,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 98,977 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 98,977 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter missing near side and offsidegaiterdeterated (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 92,971 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 84,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 83,432 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 77,485 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 77,485 miles

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

Front Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 72,962 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 63,594 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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R20 LJW is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R20 LJW, 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 R20 LJW registered?

R20 LJW is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is R20 LJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R20 LJW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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