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S966 NFJ

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,782 mi
Last recorded133,782 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS966 NFJ
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 133,782 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside rear outer brake pipes slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside and offside rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 10 Aug 2015 133,768 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 133,766 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 27 Dec 2013 133,586 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 13,231 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 121,985 miles

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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S966 NFJ is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S966 NFJ, 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 S966 NFJ registered?

S966 NFJ is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S966 NFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S966 NFJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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