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S418 HGP

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Yellow Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

123,557 mi
Last recorded123,557 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS418 HGP
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 123,557 miles

ruet hole o/s/r

rust hole n/s/r

Pass 14 Aug 2014 122,961 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 122,961 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 116,524 miles

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

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

both rear axle bushes are deteriorated but dont result in play

Fail 25 Jul 2013 116,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear axle bushes are deteriorated but dont result in play

Pass 27 Jul 2012 112,238 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 112,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 110,898 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 110,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

accident damage to o/s/f bumper

Pass 4 Aug 2010 108,676 miles

Offside front body damage

Fail 3 Aug 2010 108,676 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside front body damage

Pass 29 Jul 2009 105,462 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 28 Jul 2009 105,462 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front tyre has a cut

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2008 102,225 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 96,329 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 96,329 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 87,762 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 87,762 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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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S418 HGP is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Yellow with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S418 HGP, 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 S418 HGP registered?

S418 HGP is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S418 HGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S418 HGP shows 18 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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