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R371 FOW

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,009 mi
Last recorded85,009 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR371 FOW
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 85,009 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion on nearside floor

Fail 3 Apr 2014 85,009 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion on nearside floor

Pass 20 Feb 2013 83,171 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front, nearside front, offside rear and nearside rear coil springs corroded

rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2012 82,363 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 81,761 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 79,891 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 77,710 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 74,972 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 66,716 miles

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

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

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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R371 FOW is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R371 FOW, 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 R371 FOW registered?

R371 FOW is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R371 FOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R371 FOW shows 9 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.

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