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R991 HGF

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

64,781 mi
Last recorded64,781 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR991 HGF
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 64,781 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 64,462 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 61,997 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 58,586 miles

Offside Rear o/s/r (on standard rhd) tyre sidewalls starting to perish/crack

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 55,704 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 54,059 miles

nearside and offside floors very rusty almost to excess

Pass 20 Jun 2014 51,595 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 49,153 miles

exhaust silencer rubber mounts split

Pass 3 Apr 2012 45,922 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 44,284 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 41,463 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 41,463 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear springs rusty and slightly coroded

Pass 10 Mar 2009 39,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 36,588 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 33,171 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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R991 HGF is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R991 HGF, 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 R991 HGF registered?

R991 HGF is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 9 July 1998.

Is R991 HGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R991 HGF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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