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R2 JEF

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

78,775 mi
Last recorded78,775 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 JEF
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 78,775 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 78,772 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor, centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor, centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 77,903 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Slight oil leak on engine

Pass 21 Mar 2024 77,862 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 77,795 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 77,765 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 77,765 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad showing signs of wear

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 77,609 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 77,241 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 77,014 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 76,599 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 76,329 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play steering wheel. (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 75,715 miles

Slight play in the steering wheel

Pass 12 Jul 2014 75,021 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 74,735 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

handbrake cable rubbers split

Pass 9 Jul 2012 74,196 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 72,981 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake cable boots split

Pass 25 Jun 2010 72,042 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 70,491 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 69,319 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 67,384 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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R2 JEF is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R2 JEF, 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 R2 JEF registered?

R2 JEF is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R2 JEF safe to buy?

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