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R776 OGF

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

214,815 mi
Last recorded214,815 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR776 OGF
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 214,815 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage outside swept area

Pass 19 Dec 2011 99,284 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 178,646 miles

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

n/s/f windscreen cracked

o/s/f headlamp intensity slightly impaired

Fail 24 Dec 2010 178,644 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

n/s/f windscreen cracked

o/s/f headlamp intensity slightly impaired

rear brake discs very corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2009 156,366 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Dec 2009 156,365 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 147,091 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2008 147,085 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 132,645 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 132,622 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2006
Fail 16 Dec 2006 116,124 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

both rear tyres cracking on side walls.

Pass 7 Dec 2005 100,858 miles

both rear tyres slightly perrished on side walls

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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R776 OGF is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R776 OGF, 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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R776 OGF is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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