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R521 UHP

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

194,217 mi
Last recorded194,217 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR521 UHP
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 194,217 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 194,214 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 191,370 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion around vechle

Pass 29 Aug 2019 183,278 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 169,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 148,618 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 148,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 129,024 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 120,057 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 103,649 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 101,969 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 99,724 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 98,018 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 95,613 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 93,382 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 88,776 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 84,327 miles

Rear springs corroded.

Pass 9 Aug 2006 80,958 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 72,286 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 UHP is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 UHP, 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 UHP registered?

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

Is R521 UHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R521 UHP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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