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R518 FAD

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,407 mi
Last recorded68,407 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR518 FAD
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2013 68,407 miles

Both rear tyres cracks in side walls

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 68,407 miles

Both rear tyres cracks in side walls

Pass 24 Sep 2012 67,332 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 62,808 miles

All discs worn/scored/pitted

Both rear tyre sidewalls deterioated

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 62,024 miles

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)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 62,015 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 60,601 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 59,605 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 59,605 miles

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.

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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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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