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S296 KDD

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

56,461 mi
Last recorded56,461 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS296 KDD
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 56,461 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 56,449 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 56,353 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 56,153 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 56,061 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 55,847 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 55,489 miles

Exhaust rear silencer slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2012 55,368 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 55,137 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 54,995 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 54,797 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 54,422 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 53,495 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 53,495 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 51,999 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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S296 KDD is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 S296 KDD, 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 S296 KDD registered?

S296 KDD is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S296 KDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S296 KDD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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