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S732 NEF

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,550 mi
Last recorded114,550 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS732 NEF
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 114,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 109,314 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 109,314 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 104,717 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 104,708 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 93,760 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 93,760 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 89,355 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 83,394 miles

The washers jets are incorrectly adjusted.

Fail 2 Apr 2007 83,329 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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S732 NEF is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S732 NEF, 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 S732 NEF registered?

S732 NEF is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 2 November 1998.

Is S732 NEF safe to buy?

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