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R782 SCF

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,629 mi
Last recorded171,629 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR782 SCF
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 171,629 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 171,199 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 171,199 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 170,631 miles

Front wet around power steering rack

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 170,631 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front wet around power steering rack

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 May 2021 170,606 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wiper fouls body

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 162,530 miles

corrosion underside vehicle- front and rear suspension components, front radiator crossmember

multiple welding repairs carried out and vehicle undersealed

Pass 8 Apr 2010 161,121 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 136,454 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 136,454 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R782 SCF is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Barchetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 81,074 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 R782 SCF, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Barchetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R782 SCF registered?

R782 SCF is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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