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S704 VAT

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

78,713 mi
Last recorded78,713 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS704 VAT
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 78,713 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front anti roll bar D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear subframe mounting bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 78,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front anti roll bar D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear subframe mounting bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 77,895 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2025 77,891 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 76,237 miles

Nearside headlight aim on high limit

Fail 26 Jul 2024 76,237 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlight aim on high limit

Pass 3 Jun 2023 74,397 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 74,200 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 73,766 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 73,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 72,547 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 72,547 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 70,352 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 68,919 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 21 Apr 2018 68,907 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 3 May 2017 68,003 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both offside and nearside front lower (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both offside and nearside rear lower (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded both offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 66,955 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 65,860 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front to rear metal brake pipes have slightly corroded unions at centre joint

nearside front brake carrier/hub unit slightly corroded

offside front brake carrier/hub unit slightly corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2014 65,857 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front to rear metal brake pipes have slightly corroded unions at centre joint

nearside front brake carrier/hub unit slightly corroded

offside front brake carrier/hub unit slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2014 65,089 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 63,613 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 63,612 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Pass 2 May 2012 62,468 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 62,456 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 61,139 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 61,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 58,542 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 58,542 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 57,058 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 57,048 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 53,053 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 43,455 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 43,227 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 33,106 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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S704 VAT is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 S704 VAT, 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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S704 VAT is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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