MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,441 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
floorpan has repairs down n/s covered with underseal
jacking point damaged n/s/r
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
floorpan has repairs down n/s covered with underseal
jacking point damaged n/s/r
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Fiat Barchetta?
Based on 21,950 MOT tests across 1,985 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S996 SEL is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 S996 SEL, 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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How do I check the history of S996 SEL?
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What year was S996 SEL registered?
S996 SEL is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S996 SEL safe to buy?
The MOT history for S996 SEL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S996 SEL have outstanding finance?
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