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R8 GAC

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,211 mi
Last recorded106,211 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 GAC
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 14 Dec 2007 106,211 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 99,626 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 117,901 miles

Front and rear brake pads low. †Front brake discs 'lipped' †Rear tyres approx. 3mm †Offside front steering rack slight play

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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R8 GAC is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R8 GAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R8 GAC registered?

R8 GAC is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R8 GAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 GAC shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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