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S304 LVY

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

40,102 mi
Last recorded40,102 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS304 LVY
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 40,102 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 38,734 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 38,304 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 37,947 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 37,388 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 36,711 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 36,148 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 34,817 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 33,481 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 32,742 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 31,779 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 30,611 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 30,185 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 29,376 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 28,666 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 28,666 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 27,117 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 25,799 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 23,557 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 20,435 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 17,946 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 15,921 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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S304 LVY is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 S304 LVY, 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

How do I check the history of S304 LVY?

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What year was S304 LVY registered?

S304 LVY is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S304 LVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S304 LVY shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S304 LVY have outstanding finance?

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