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R954 KWS

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Black Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,115 mi
Last recorded40,115 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR954 KWS
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 40,115 miles

Crack on nearside lower windscreen.

Pass 30 May 2017 39,686 miles

battery mounted by ty-raps

engine slightly damp of oil

Fail 30 May 2017 39,686 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery mounted by ty-raps

engine slightly damp of oil

Pass 25 May 2016 39,339 miles

windscreen damage outside of drivers view

Fail 25 May 2016 39,339 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

windscreen damage outside of drivers view

Pass 26 May 2015 38,327 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 36,349 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 36,349 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 34,864 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 34,863 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 34,316 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 32,512 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

near side front wheel tyre tread worn on inner side edge

off side front wheel tyre tread worn on inner side edge

surface cut in off side front wheel outer side tyre wall

Fail 23 Dec 2009 32,512 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Battery insecure

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

near side front wheel tyre tread worn on inner side edge

off side front wheel tyre tread worn on inner side edge

surface cut in off side front wheel outer side tyre wall

Pass 13 Mar 2009 31,020 miles

NEARSIDE REAR OUTER TYRE WALL PERISHED

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC LIPPED

Pass 19 Mar 2008 27,026 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 27,021 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2007 21,644 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 14,262 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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R954 KWS is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Black with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R954 KWS, 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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R954 KWS is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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