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R96 CUR

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,201 mi
Last recorded78,201 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR96 CUR
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 78,201 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2017 75,646 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 71,035 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 70,283 miles

both rear tyres cracked

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2014 69,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

corrosion on n/s/r inner wing to boot area

corrosion started on o/s floor to sill

rear exhaust rubbers are perished

slightly distorted pattern to o/s dip beam

Pass 4 Sep 2014 69,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

corrosion on n/s/r inner wing to boot area

corrosion started on o/s floor to sill

rear exhaust rubbers are perished

slightly distorted pattern to o/s dip beam

Pass 19 Jul 2011 9,999 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front dics corroct inner

Pass 5 Jun 2010 7,967 miles

exhaust system rusted

front brake discs rusted badly on inside edge

o/s/f tyre perished in one spot

suspension rusted

under body surface rust

Fail 20 Apr 2010 7,929 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACE

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

RO/S REAR EXHAUST RUBBER DETERIORATED

both rear tyres scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2009 29,847 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 29,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 60,949 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 60,690 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 59,437 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2005 54,348 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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R96 CUR is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R96 CUR, 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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R96 CUR is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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