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S272 XOE

1999 Fiat Barchetta

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,649 mi
Last recorded122,649 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Fiat Barchetta75,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS272 XOE
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 122,649 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 122,645 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 114,565 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 105,260 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear exhaust loose at rear joint

Fail 27 Feb 2007 105,260 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear exhaust loose at rear joint

Pass 28 Feb 2006 84,400 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 84,345 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S272 XOE is a 1999 Fiat Barchetta in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S272 XOE, 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 S272 XOE registered?

S272 XOE is a 1999 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is S272 XOE safe to buy?

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