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S593 FAJ

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,641 mi
Last recorded50,641 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS593 FAJ
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 50,641 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 49,858 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 49,789 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 49,789 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2020 49,415 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 49,226 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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S593 FAJ is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S593 FAJ, 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 S593 FAJ registered?

S593 FAJ is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S593 FAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S593 FAJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S593 FAJ have outstanding finance?

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