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R260 LFM

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Orange Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

38,661 mi
Last recorded38,661 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR260 LFM
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 38,661 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 38,661 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 36,992 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 36,947 miles

Nearside seat belt pretensioner deployed (5.4.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 33,862 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 33,862 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 May 2011 32,480 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 32,480 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 28,511 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 24,447 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 16,830 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 16,827 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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R260 LFM is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Orange with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R260 LFM, 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 R260 LFM registered?

R260 LFM is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R260 LFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R260 LFM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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