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R215 OGF

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,296 mi
Last recorded125,296 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 OGF
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 125,296 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 124,471 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroding

front number plate showing signs of deterioration

rear brake discs slightly worn on edges

Pass 25 Nov 2010 124,213 miles

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

hole in rear bumper

rear disc`s slightly corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2010 124,211 miles

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

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

hole in rear bumper

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 24 Jun 2009 122,095 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 110,231 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 94,727 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 94,727 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 75,679 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls.

Fail 8 Jun 2006 75,679 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls.

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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R215 OGF is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R215 OGF, 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 R215 OGF registered?

R215 OGF is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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