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S56 DOU

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,635 mi
Last recorded48,635 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS56 DOU
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 48,635 miles

ns inner rack gaiter perished

Pass 21 Aug 2012 48,330 miles

nsr tyre perished

stone between back plate and osr disc

Pass 12 Oct 2010 46,077 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 46,041 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 42,017 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion on o/s/f inner wing

front number plate damaged

radiator crossmember corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2009 42,017 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion on o/s/f inner wing

front number plate damaged

radiator crossmember corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2008 40,617 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2007 37,607 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 36,819 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 36,819 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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S56 DOU is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S56 DOU, 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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S56 DOU is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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