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S471 GHU

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,864 mi
Last recorded88,864 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS471 GHU
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 May 2015 88,864 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Offside rear trailing arm bearing worn

Rear brake pads worn

Fail 31 Mar 2014 88,780 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 86,279 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

coolant level low

Fail 19 Aug 2011 83,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

air intake pipe split

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

surface corrosion on n/s & o/s of floorpan

Pass 19 Aug 2011 83,136 miles

air intake pipe split

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

surface corrosion on n/s & o/s of floorpan

Pass 12 Aug 2010 79,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 17 Aug 2009 74,106 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 69,352 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 69,344 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 63,192 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 63,192 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 60,242 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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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S471 GHU is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S471 GHU, 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 S471 GHU registered?

S471 GHU is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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