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R255 KAF

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,481 mi
Last recorded130,481 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 KAF
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2014 130,481 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 129,726 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 129,725 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 125,559 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 124,697 miles

Both seatbelts are a little slow to retract

Front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rubber exhaust mountings starting to deteriorate

Slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 20 Apr 2012 124,696 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both seatbelts are a little slow to retract

Front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rubber exhaust mountings starting to deteriorate

Slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 6 Apr 2011 120,617 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 119,870 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 118,601 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 114,415 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 110,571 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 109,676 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 101,196 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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R255 KAF is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R255 KAF, 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 R255 KAF registered?

R255 KAF is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 19 November 1998.

Is R255 KAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R255 KAF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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