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S256 CWV

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,017 mi
Last recorded121,017 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS256 CWV
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2024 121,017 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2016 120,983 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 120,983 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 105,505 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 105,505 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 96,434 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 89,160 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 146,806 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 145,985 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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S256 CWV is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S256 CWV, 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 S256 CWV registered?

S256 CWV is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S256 CWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S256 CWV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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