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T581 RGJ

1999 Fiat Barchetta

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

70,493 mi
Last recorded70,493 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Fiat Barchetta75,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT581 RGJ
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 70,493 miles

n/s/f driving light inop

parking brake travel

rear suspention and units rusting

welding and plating to n/s/f and o/s/f floor panels

Fail 31 May 2016 70,493 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working n/s/r (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working n/s/r (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s/f (8.2.2)

rear suspention and units rusting

n/s/f driving light inop

parking brake travel

welding and plating to n/s/f and o/s/f floor panels

Pass 30 Sep 2011 69,070 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise welding repairs to nearside floor panels

Pass 15 Apr 2010 60,523 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 60,511 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 52,099 miles

Front registration plate deteriorating

Fail 2 Apr 2009 52,099 miles

Front registration plate deteriorating

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 44,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 44,449 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 44,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 39,100 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Wipers worn and have split ends

Pass 20 Mar 2006 33,429 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2006 33,429 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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T581 RGJ is a 1999 Fiat Barchetta in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Barchetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 75,289 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 T581 RGJ, 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 27 years old, this Fiat Barchetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T581 RGJ registered?

T581 RGJ is a 1999 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 3 April 1999.

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