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R399 SGF

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,481 mi
Last recorded91,481 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR399 SGF
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 91,481 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 88,740 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 82,718 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 82,718 miles

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 74,906 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 74,904 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 72,408 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 71,535 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r wheel arch liner split and lightly rubbing in inside tyre wall

Fail 9 Aug 2011 71,535 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r wheel arch liner split and lightly rubbing in inside tyre wall

Fail 15 Jan 2010 66,410 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all coil springs poor condition(corrosion)

n/s/f tyre worn slightly on edges

rear brake discs poor condition(just acceptable)

rear brake pads wearing low

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 15 Jan 2010 66,410 miles

all coil springs poor condition(corrosion)

n/s/f tyre worn slightly on edges

rear brake discs poor condition(just acceptable)

rear brake pads wearing low

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 1 Aug 2008 62,834 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 56,233 miles

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

tyres vhave small sidewall cracks

Pass 13 Jun 2006 50,460 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 50,455 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit

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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R399 SGF is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R399 SGF, 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 R399 SGF registered?

R399 SGF is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R399 SGF safe to buy?

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