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R1 ERO

1999 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,493 mi
Last recorded67,493 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Fiat Barchetta75,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 ERO
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 67,493 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 67,164 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 66,863 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 66,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 May 2022 66,214 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 65,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

n/s front tyre inner wall cracking

Pass 22 May 2020 65,268 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 65,054 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 64,536 miles

Handbrake cable gaiters deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2017 64,331 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 64,055 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 63,720 miles

advise-front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 20 May 2015 63,719 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 8 Jul 2013 62,647 miles

N/S/F TYRE PERRISHED INNER SIDEWALL

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 61,703 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 58,284 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 53,723 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 51,239 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 44,522 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 41,043 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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R1 ERO is a 1999 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R1 ERO, 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 R1 ERO registered?

R1 ERO is a 1999 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 23 July 1999.

Is R1 ERO safe to buy?

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