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R344 JBA

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

65,902 mi
Last recorded65,902 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR344 JBA
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 65,902 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 65,902 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 65,899 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 64,839 miles

Nearside floor slight corrosion

Offside floor slight corrosion

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 64,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside floor slight corrosion

Offside floor slight corrosion

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 63,322 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 63,322 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2016 63,193 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 63,193 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 62,644 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 62,491 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 62,483 miles

airbag light on

rear discs corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2012 62,483 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag light on

rear discs corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2011 62,456 miles

front & rear brake discs rusty & worn

Pass 30 Sep 2010 59,357 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 59,357 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 51,133 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 51,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 40,480 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 28,596 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 17,717 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 17,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 6,317 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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R344 JBA is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 R344 JBA, 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 R344 JBA registered?

R344 JBA is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R344 JBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R344 JBA shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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