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T304 VHT

1999 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,408 mi
Last recorded81,408 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Fiat Barchetta75,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT304 VHT
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 81,408 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 81,408 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2025 81,184 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 80,470 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 79,580 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 78,347 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 77,319 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 77,311 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLoor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front INNER WHEEL ARCH covers FITTED

Pass 1 Sep 2017 77,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded > flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 77,180 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 72,581 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 72,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 66,295 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 57,268 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 49,634 miles

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

nearside front sill to floor slight corrosion

Fail 23 Mar 2009 49,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front sill to floor slight corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2008 44,123 miles

both rear tyres wearing badly on inner edges

rear brake pads look low

rear exhaust system poor

Fail 27 Mar 2008 44,123 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres wearing badly on inner edges

rear brake pads look low

rear exhaust system poor

Pass 29 Mar 2007 38,743 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 38,743 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 32,857 miles

nail in offside rear tyre † †All tyres scuffed around edges † †tyre size = 195/55x15 ('V' rated)

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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T304 VHT is a 1999 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T304 VHT, 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 T304 VHT registered?

T304 VHT is a 1999 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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