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R747 SSD

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Yellow Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,320 mi
Last recorded153,320 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR747 SSD
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2021 153,320 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering front and rear door under sills close to the mounting points (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

suspension component rusty front and rear

Pass 6 Jun 2020 152,819 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 152,790 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced advise heavy underseal on all of vehicle underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 152,697 miles

advise heavy underseal on all of vehicle underside

Pass 17 Aug 2016 152,168 miles

Body has slight corrosion advise heavy underseal on all of vehicle underside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 15,194 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 15,069 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 148,745 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 148,741 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ADVISE HANDBRAKE NOT WORKING.

ADVISE OFFSIDE INNER DRIVESHAFT BOOT SPLIT.

ADVISE RADAITOR SUPPORT BAR CORRODED TO EXCESS.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 141,982 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 141,982 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE.

CUSTOMER ADVISORY BOOT DIFFICULT TO OPEN.

Pass 4 Jan 2007 127,200 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2006 124,934 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside wiper blade torn

Pass 21 Nov 2005 110,262 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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R747 SSD is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Yellow with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R747 SSD, 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 R747 SSD registered?

R747 SSD is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 6 June 1998.

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