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R589 YCC

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

95,539 mi
Last recorded95,539 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR589 YCC
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 95,539 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 95,066 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 95,006 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 94,973 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 91,092 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 91,092 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 90,944 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 4 Jun 2016 90,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2015 90,790 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 90,614 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 90,605 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2014 90,567 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 90,260 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 89,911 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 89,903 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brakes binding on slightly.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 89,836 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 85,495 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 85,495 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 78,971 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 78,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 71,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2007 71,013 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 70,043 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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R589 YCC is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R589 YCC, 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 R589 YCC registered?

R589 YCC is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R589 YCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R589 YCC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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