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R686 DVR

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,959 mi
Last recorded18,959 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR686 DVR
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 18,959 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 18,951 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 18,338 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 18,330 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 17,086 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 16,913 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 16,623 miles

light corrosion to various places on floor and suspension and axle components

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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R686 DVR is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R686 DVR, 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 R686 DVR registered?

R686 DVR is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R686 DVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R686 DVR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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