MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,068 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
offside rear coil spring lower cushion split
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
offside rear coil spring lower cushion split
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Fiat Barchetta?
Based on 21,950 MOT tests across 1,985 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R896 JGF is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Yellow with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R896 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 R896 JGF registered?
R896 JGF is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R896 JGF safe to buy?
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