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R724 WGC

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Yellow Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,411 mi
Last recorded57,411 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR724 WGC
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2008 57,411 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 May 2007 54,240 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 54,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine noise !

n/s/rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 9 May 2006 48,687 miles

NOTE engine noise

TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING ARE n/s/f, o/s/f, o/s/r.

Pass 29 Apr 2005 40,581 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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R724 WGC is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Yellow with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R724 WGC, 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 R724 WGC registered?

R724 WGC is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is R724 WGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R724 WGC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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