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S386 WAN

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,611 mi
Last recorded168,611 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS386 WAN
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2009 168,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 150,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion forming on rear arches and sills

o/s inner cv boot slightly leaking

Pass 10 Oct 2007 150,006 miles

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

corrosion forming on rear arches and sills

o/s inner cv boot slightly leaking

Pass 23 Oct 2006 142,460 miles

Rear subframe bushes have slight movement.Front and rear brake discs corroded on inner edges.

Pass 7 Oct 2005 133,238 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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S386 WAN is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S386 WAN, 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 S386 WAN registered?

S386 WAN is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S386 WAN safe to buy?

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