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S694 AJL

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

227,891 mi
Last recorded227,891 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS694 AJL
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 227,891 miles

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

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

minor corrosion to offside sill

Pass 18 Sep 2012 219,245 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 18,666 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 15,371 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 15,371 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 12,028 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 11,968 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

HEAVEY SURFACE RUST REAR SPRINGS.

PUNCTUER NEARSIDE REAR TYER.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 89,915 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 89,915 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 57,322 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 38,568 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 38,566 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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S694 AJL is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S694 AJL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S694 AJL registered?

S694 AJL is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S694 AJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S694 AJL shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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