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T837 FGT

1999 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

161,710 mi
Last recorded161,710 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Fiat Barchetta75,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT837 FGT
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 161,710 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front and rear axle/suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear bumper damaged

Rear n/s and o/s inner sills and wheel arches corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2024 159,457 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front and rear axle/suspension components rusty

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s outer sills/quarter panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front bumper damaged, taped up

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 159,457 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front and rear axle/suspension components rusty

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s outer sills/quarter panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front bumper damaged, taped up

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 157,307 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak seeping from expansion tank ()

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged, taped up

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded/weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded/weak (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 155,003 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear metal brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front suspension components starting to show corrosion

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated also starting to show grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged tapped up

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded/ weak (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to show grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded/ weak (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 155,003 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant excess leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear metal brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front suspension components starting to show corrosion

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated also starting to show grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged tapped up

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded/ weak (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to show grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded/ weak (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 153,025 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded and weak

Nearside Front bumper damaged and cracked

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded and weak

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 151,749 miles

front and rear suspension components rusty

outer sills rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2019 150,107 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all [greased] (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 148,178 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 146,145 miles

offside front wheel rim damaged slightly

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 18 Oct 2016 144,177 miles

offside front wheel rim out of shape slightly

offside rear pads worn a bit more than nearside

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 15 Oct 2015 141,285 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 141,285 miles

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated o/s rear wheel bearing very noisey (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn inner edges

o/s rear tyre perished outer wall

Pass 14 Oct 2014 138,264 miles

brake pipes to both front brake hoses starting to corode

o/s front tyre worn inner edge and close to limit

o/s rear tyre outer wall perished

Pass 22 Oct 2013 135,190 miles

front metal brake pipes slightly rusty

front tyres worn slightly on edges

Pass 10 Oct 2012 130,194 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 126,437 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 126,437 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 121,849 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 120,071 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 117,200 miles

Rear springs rusty.

Fail 28 Apr 2008 117,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear springs rusty.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 112,325 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Apr 2007 112,325 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 107,242 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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T837 FGT is a 1999 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 T837 FGT, 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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T837 FGT is a 1999 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 5 May 1999.

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