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S865 CYJ

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,385 mi
Last recorded119,385 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS865 CYJ
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2011 119,385 miles

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 119,385 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 111,112 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 111,114 miles

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 100,525 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 89,384 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 89,195 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 72,194 miles

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)

Fail 8 Sep 2006 72,194 miles

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 67,094 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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