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S794 SMB

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,952 mi
Last recorded60,952 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS794 SMB
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 60,952 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 50,508 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 50,508 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 43,753 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 34,155 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 30,713 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside parking brake cable, outer sheath starting to deteriorate

Fail 3 Oct 2006 30,713 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

nearside parking brake outer sheath starting to deteriorate

parking brake lever has poor reserve travel

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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S794 SMB is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 S794 SMB, 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 S794 SMB registered?

S794 SMB is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is S794 SMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S794 SMB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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