MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,242 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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corrosion forming to near side rear inner wheel arch
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
corrosion forming to near side rear inner wheel arch
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
oil cooler pipes rusty
radiato in poor condition
rear springs corroded
Radiator fins corroded. Oil cooler pipes corroded. corrosion on floors and rear inner arches. Slight play in rear swing arms and subframe bushes. O/S/R brake comp valve stiff. Front lower arm bushes worn.
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear springs corroded, rear bushes slightly worn
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear springs corroded, rear bushes slightly worn
Both rear brake disccs corroded.
How Reliable is the Fiat Barchetta?
Based on 21,950 MOT tests across 1,985 vehicles.
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R879 JGF is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 R879 JGF, 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 R879 JGF registered?
R879 JGF is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 24 December 1998.
Is R879 JGF safe to buy?
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