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S740 JGP

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,515 mi
Last recorded52,515 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS740 JGP
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 52,515 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 52,515 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 51,615 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 48,363 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 48,363 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 43,377 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 40,796 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 38,361 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 38,360 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 32,473 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 25,525 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 25,523 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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S740 JGP is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Red 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 S740 JGP, 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 S740 JGP registered?

S740 JGP is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S740 JGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S740 JGP 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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