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R945 TRH

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

42,311 mi
Last recorded42,311 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR945 TRH
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 42,311 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 41,737 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 27 Oct 2023 41,663 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 41,559 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 41,437 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has slight movement up and down

Pass 14 Oct 2020 41,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 40,860 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside corrosion on floor pan driver side near inner sill

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front jacking points have slight surface corrosion

Fail 17 Apr 2019 40,860 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside corrosion on floor pan driver side near inner sill

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front jacking points have slight surface corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2018 40,589 miles

floor has some coorosion but ok at time of test

Pass 18 Apr 2017 40,140 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 39,960 miles

Nearside Rear WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT NOISE

Pass 16 Apr 2015 39,771 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 39,682 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 39,416 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 39,160 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 38,824 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 38,199 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 34,446 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 37,440 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 36,750 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 35,910 miles

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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R945 TRH is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R945 TRH, 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 R945 TRH registered?

R945 TRH is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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