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S35 OGC

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,919 mi
Last recorded77,919 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS35 OGC
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 77,919 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres are wearing on the inside edge

handbrake warning light does not come on

slight damage to offside rear light lens

Pass 4 Aug 2009 70,512 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 69,969 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2008 57,251 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 57,251 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 17 Jul 2008 56,934 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 43,946 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 26,292 miles

rear tyres split and perishing

Fail 7 Jun 2006 26,281 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

rear tyres split and perishing

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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S35 OGC is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S35 OGC, 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 S35 OGC registered?

S35 OGC is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S35 OGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S35 OGC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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