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S66 GAP

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,385 mi
Last recorded29,385 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS66 GAP
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 29,385 miles

All suspension components has slight surface corrosion

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake has slight travel

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 29,287 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 29,286 miles

Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 29,143 miles

Front Floor not fully secure and rear slightly corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 29,115 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits co (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Floor not fully secure and rear slightly corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 29,108 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 28,654 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 28,117 miles

Airbag lamp is illuminated

Nearside rear brake disc has slight corosion

Fail 21 Mar 2012 28,116 miles

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

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

Airbag lamp is illuminated

Nearside rear brake disc has slight corosion

Pass 17 Mar 2011 25,806 miles

Airbag warning lamp illuminated

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

Nearside front tyre has slight deteriation on the outer sidewall

Offside front tyre has slight deteriation on the outer sidewall

Rear brake discs have slight corosion

Fail 16 Mar 2011 25,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Airbag warning lamp illuminated

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

Nearside front tyre has slight deteriation on the outer sidewall

Offside front tyre has slight deteriation on the outer sidewall

Rear brake discs have slight corosion

Pass 24 Mar 2010 23,648 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

airbag warning lamp illuminated

evidence of coolant leak at the radiator.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 19,496 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 19,396 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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S66 GAP is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S66 GAP, 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 S66 GAP registered?

S66 GAP is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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