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R330 NGF

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,450 mi
Last recorded52,450 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR330 NGF
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 52,450 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 52,424 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 52,418 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2022 52,375 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2021 52,336 miles

general corrosion to under body and components

Pass 15 Sep 2020 52,273 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 52,264 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 52,239 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 52,184 miles

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

light corrosion throughout under side of car

Pass 16 Aug 2016 52,054 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 51,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 51,595 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 51,383 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 51,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2012 51,003 miles

airbag light on.

nsf tyre low on inner edge.

Pass 25 May 2011 50,898 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 50,644 miles

both rear tyres perised.

nearside fron t tyre starting to perosh.

nearside front tyre low on inner edge.

Fail 25 May 2010 50,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres perised.

nearside fron t tyre starting to perosh.

nearside front tyre low on inner edge.

Pass 7 May 2009 50,487 miles

airbag light on

n/s/r outer tyer wall has minor cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2008 50,304 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 49,840 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 49,840 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2007 49,835 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 49,464 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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R330 NGF is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R330 NGF, 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 R330 NGF registered?

R330 NGF is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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