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S245 DKO

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,896 mi
Last recorded63,896 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS245 DKO
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2008 63,896 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

NSF TYRE WORN NEAR LIMITS

OSR DISC INNER FACE PITTED TO LIMIT

Pass 7 Apr 2007 56,992 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 2 Apr 2007 56,885 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

1. front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Apr 2006 49,060 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2006 49,060 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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S245 DKO is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S245 DKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S245 DKO registered?

S245 DKO is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S245 DKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S245 DKO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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