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R521 CAU

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,026 mi
Last recorded102,026 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR521 CAU
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2009 102,026 miles

n/s/f brake hose perished

n/s/r shock absorber starting to leak

radiator core in poor condition

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2008 100,285 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2006 98,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both track rod end boots split

Pass 1 Dec 2005 93,436 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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R521 CAU is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R521 CAU, 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 R521 CAU registered?

R521 CAU is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R521 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R521 CAU shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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