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S82 HLG

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

89,952 mi
Last recorded89,952 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS82 HLG
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2026 89,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 31 Jul 2025 89,600 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 89,591 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 89,061 miles

Nearside Rear park brake effort low

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 88,443 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 87,786 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 86,809 miles

water leak front of engine

Fail 23 Mar 2021 86,794 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust rubber mounting splitting

water leak front of engine

Pass 22 Oct 2019 85,777 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 83,688 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 83,612 miles

Body panel insecure bonnet will not lock (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2017 81,458 miles

both inner driveshaft gaiters split

Pass 14 Oct 2016 78,224 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 77,037 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 77,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 74,458 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 72,465 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 72,425 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 70,659 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 70,659 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 69,225 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 69,176 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 66,806 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 66,806 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 61,984 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 61,984 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 55,658 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 47,757 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 47,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 41,401 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S82 HLG is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 S82 HLG, 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 S82 HLG registered?

S82 HLG is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S82 HLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S82 HLG shows 30 tests with a 63.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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