MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,407 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both rear tyres cracks in side walls
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Both rear tyres cracks in side walls
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside rear tyre perished
All discs worn/scored/pitted
Both rear tyre sidewalls deterioated
Engine oil leak
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Both rear tyres sidewalls starting to perish
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
accident damage front bumper o/s
front No plate damaged (stone chip)
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Both rear tyres sidewalls starting to perish
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
accident damage front bumper o/s
front No plate damaged (stone chip)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Fiat Barchetta?
Based on 21,950 MOT tests across 1,985 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R518 FAD is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R518 FAD, 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 R518 FAD registered?
R518 FAD is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R518 FAD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R518 FAD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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