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R285 AGC

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,968 mi
Last recorded96,968 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 AGC
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 96,968 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 96,683 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 96,580 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 96,567 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 96,485 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 92,976 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 92,954 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 88,772 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 88,771 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 88,435 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 88,359 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 87,562 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 87,562 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 86,941 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 86,941 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 86,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 85,307 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 83,845 miles

air bag light on

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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R285 AGC is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R285 AGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R285 AGC registered?

R285 AGC is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 11 June 1998.

Is R285 AGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R285 AGC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R285 AGC have outstanding finance?

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