MOT Status
ValidMileage
111,115 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
has been welded in various places
has corrosion under body, sills and suspension components but not considered excessive but getting more advanced
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside and nearside floors are corroded.
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside and nearside floors are corroded.
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Fiat Barchetta?
Based on 21,950 MOT tests across 1,985 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T253 HTR is a 1999 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 T253 HTR, 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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How do I check the history of T253 HTR?
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What year was T253 HTR registered?
T253 HTR is a 1999 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is T253 HTR safe to buy?
The MOT history for T253 HTR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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