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SIG 6440

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

98,784 mi
Last recorded98,784 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIG 6440
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 98,784 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 98,764 miles

car body fresh under sealed

Fail 31 Jul 2025 98,764 miles

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

car body fresh under sealed

Pass 9 Jul 2024 98,764 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 98,753 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 98,743 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 98,743 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 98,743 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 98,627 miles

Heavily underseal under body and wheel arch unable to inspect

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2014 96,228 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 91,473 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 91,473 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

slight corrosion to offside front floor area

Pass 28 Sep 2012 90,126 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 90,126 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 90,075 miles

Brake pump leaking (3.6.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cambelt history?

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

handbrake cable boots split

n/s/r wheel arch rusty, n/s floor rusty

radiator fins corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 90,035 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 89,792 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 87,716 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/R tyre worn to limits on inner edge.

Fail 29 Sep 2009 87,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/R tyre worn to limits on inner edge.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 82,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 73,963 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 67,134 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 66,187 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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SIG 6440 is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SIG 6440, 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 SIG 6440 registered?

SIG 6440 is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is SIG 6440 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIG 6440 shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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