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Y498 TGJ

2001 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

176,759 mi
Last recorded176,759 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Fiat Barchetta72,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY498 TGJ
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 176,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust front pipe flexi deteriorating

vehicle corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2024 172,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 172,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

handbrake cable condition

Pass 5 May 2023 167,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre tread distorting

offside rear tyre tread distorting

Fail 5 May 2023 167,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre tread distorting

offside rear tyre tread distorting

Pass 4 May 2022 160,643 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 160,643 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 155,391 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion hole to offside rear inner wheel arch

corrosion to nearside floor pan

nearside front tyre close to legal limit and tyre heavy wearing on edges ,Advice change

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

small exhaust blow from centre exhaust box

Pass 5 Mar 2020 151,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

corrosion to nearside floor pan

Pass 1 Mar 2019 143,344 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 135,468 miles

all brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2018 135,467 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2017 125,507 miles

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 26 Feb 2016 111,231 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 111,231 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside rear tyre nail in shoulder

Pass 6 Mar 2015 103,972 miles

exhaust manifold heatshield split

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Apr 2014 95,963 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 95,963 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 80,674 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 62,818 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 55,373 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 55,373 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 54,204 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 52,233 miles

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

exhaust manifold heatshield cracked and loose.

handbrake boots split, n/s slightly on.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 48,668 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 43,773 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 35,766 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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Y498 TGJ is a 2001 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Barchetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 72,851 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 Y498 TGJ, 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 25 years old, this Fiat Barchetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y498 TGJ is a 2001 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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