MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,385 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Fiat Barchetta?
Based on 21,950 MOT tests across 1,985 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S865 CYJ is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Silver 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 S865 CYJ, 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 S865 CYJ registered?
S865 CYJ is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 15 September 1998.
Is S865 CYJ safe to buy?
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