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R518 OGF

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

160,504 mi
Last recorded160,504 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR518 OGF
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 160,504 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside corrosion on floor outwith prescribed area

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside corrosion on floor outwith prescribed area

Pass 19 Mar 2016 160,260 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside corrosion on floor outwith prescribed area

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2011 159,944 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 May 2010 157,544 miles

slight corrosion n/s & o/s front floorpans

Pass 23 May 2009 146,904 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 146,563 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 135,617 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 135,617 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 123,270 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Near side front brake hose perished.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 123,270 miles

Near side front brake hose perished.

Pass 2 Aug 2006 10,958 miles

osr slight brake bind †

Fail 2 Aug 2006 10,958 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

osr slight brake bind †

Fail 26 Jul 2006 109,474 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust shield insecure.

front number plate damaged.

long travel on parking brake.

off side head lamp weak.

offside front tyre has wall damage.

rear tyre cracking.

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 OGF is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OGF, 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 OGF registered?

R518 OGF is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R518 OGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R518 OGF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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