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S559 APD

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,882 mi
Last recorded53,882 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS559 APD
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 53,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 53,767 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 53,452 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 53,452 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 53,123 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 27 Oct 2012 53,123 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 49,143 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

clutch release bearing noisy

o/s/ inner cv gaiter leaking slightly

o/s/r tyre perished

rear discs corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2011 49,143 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

clutch release bearing noisy

front discs worn and corroded

o/s/ inner cv gaiter leaking slightly

o/s/r tyre perished

rear discs corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2006 46,418 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 46,414 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 45,787 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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S559 APD is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S559 APD, 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 S559 APD registered?

S559 APD is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S559 APD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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