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R860 EJA

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,646 mi
Last recorded118,646 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR860 EJA
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 118,646 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened RESARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 118,646 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill L H D (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt l h d (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened RESARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 118,092 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 117,995 miles

various points of corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2023 117,975 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various points of corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2022 117,900 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 117,576 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 116,966 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 116,901 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 116,815 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 111,600 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 110,458 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 110,492 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f + o/s/f wiper blades splitting

Pass 19 May 2009 99,063 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 81,980 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 81,978 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 73,036 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 72,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 63,194 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 63,194 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Apr 2006 63,154 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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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R860 EJA is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R860 EJA, 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 R860 EJA registered?

R860 EJA is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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