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R431 RJB

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

144,339 mi
Last recorded144,339 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR431 RJB
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 144,339 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 May 2025 143,072 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 142,302 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 141,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2022 140,424 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 139,338 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 May 2020 138,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 6 May 2020 138,505 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2019 137,280 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 133,746 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 132,882 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 132,880 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2015 132,115 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 129,892 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 126,876 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 126,854 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 126,079 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 123,558 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 119,713 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 116,572 miles

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 20 Aug 2007 112,794 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 102,857 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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R431 RJB is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R431 RJB, 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 R431 RJB registered?

R431 RJB is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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