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S119 RDF

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

202,118 mi
Last recorded202,118 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS119 RDF
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2018 202,118 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 197,278 miles

brake pipe to o/s/r hose corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded

front and rear brake pads 75% worn

headlamp aim image weak

Fail 15 May 2017 97,278 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

brake pipe to o/s/r hose corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded

front and rear brake pads 75% worn

headlamp aim image weak

Pass 14 Apr 2016 171,689 miles

floorpans corroded and weak

front brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2016 171,610 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

floorpans corroded and weak

front brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2015 149,230 miles

floorpans corroded

front brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2015 49,229 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

floorpans corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 129,512 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 129,498 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 104,385 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake performance low

Pass 17 Apr 2012 82,033 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 82,033 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 76,739 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 75,278 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 74,682 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 69,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre flat spotted and low pressure

Pass 5 Apr 2006 57,010 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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S119 RDF is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S119 RDF, 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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S119 RDF is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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