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R224 NGF

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,131 mi
Last recorded41,131 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR224 NGF
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 41,131 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 40,762 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 40,523 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 39,880 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 39,339 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 39,226 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 35,787 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 35,577 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 35,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 35,573 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 35,550 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 35,550 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 35,455 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 35,455 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 35,412 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 35,384 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 35,281 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 35,281 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 35,143 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 35,143 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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R224 NGF is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R224 NGF, 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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R224 NGF is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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