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V299 EWB

1999 Fiat Barchetta

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,651 mi
Last recorded81,651 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Fiat Barchetta75,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV299 EWB
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 81,651 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

offside front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall but no cords showing yet

Fail 4 Jun 2015 81,625 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach cords 205/45/16

offside rear inner arch has corrosion but not within 30cm of a steering suspension or brake component

rear tyres cracking and perishing 205/45/16

Fail 7 Jun 2014 76,539 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 76,539 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 74,968 miles

showing signs of corrosion throughout the vehicle structure

Fail 26 Mar 2013 74,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 72,595 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 67,013 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 65,511 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 57,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 Oct 2008 57,929 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2007 48,104 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 48,103 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 39,556 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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V299 EWB is a 1999 Fiat Barchetta in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V299 EWB, 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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V299 EWB is a 1999 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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