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R869 CHW

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Orange Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,669 mi
Last recorded101,669 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR869 CHW
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 101,669 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front seatbelt slow to retract.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 101,516 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 101,476 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 96,590 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 96,184 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 95,122 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of centre (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% o/s innop (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 94,472 miles

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

under body corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2018 94,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2018 94,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2014 94,374 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2013 94,363 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 9,436 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 93,632 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

some corrosion/pitting to front & rear discs

some wear front pads

Pass 6 May 2009 93,528 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 91,131 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 91,128 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 87,137 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 87,137 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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R869 CHW is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Orange with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R869 CHW, 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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R869 CHW is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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