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R305 URH

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,057 mi
Last recorded105,057 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR305 URH
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 105,057 miles

brake pipes corroded

underbody and suspension corroded,some areas weak

Fail 1 May 2018 105,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes corroded

underbody and suspension corroded,some areas weak

Pass 26 Apr 2011 104,665 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 103,931 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 102,571 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 101,296 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 100,138 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 100,138 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 97,849 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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R305 URH is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R305 URH, 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 R305 URH registered?

R305 URH is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R305 URH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R305 URH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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