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T78 RKR

1999 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,444 mi
Last recorded181,444 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Fiat Barchetta75,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT78 RKR
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 181,444 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 178,968 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 178,951 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Plate too small (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 169,500 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 150,676 miles

various oil and water leaks

Fail 24 Jul 2018 150,698 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

various oil and water leaks

Pass 4 Aug 2017 113,649 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 122,880 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 121,818 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 118,162 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 114,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 114,121 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 109,035 miles

Evidence of slight oil leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 109,035 miles

Evidence of slight oil leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 103,889 miles

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

O/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

slight brake pipe corrosion to various pipes

slight weep from steering rack

Fail 3 Jul 2012 103,889 miles

O/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

slight brake pipe corrosion to various pipes

slight weep from steering rack

Pass 13 Jul 2011 99,300 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 88,517 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 88,503 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 84,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 84,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 79,283 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 73,618 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 60,684 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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T78 RKR is a 1999 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T78 RKR, 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 T78 RKR registered?

T78 RKR is a 1999 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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