1998 Fiat Barchetta 1.7L Petrol · S92 VBU
1998 Fiat Barchetta (1.7L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 85,522 miles. MOT valid until 15/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT BARCHETTA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,522 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1747cc
S92 VBU Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 85,522 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (36 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S92 VBU Mileage History
- 25/07/200658,625 mi
- 17/07/200762,400 mi+3,775 mi
- 28/07/200866,573 mi+4,173 mi
- 08/08/200866,573 mi
- 27/07/200970,638 mi+4,065 mi
- 04/08/200970,638 mi
- 04/08/201075,127 mi+4,489 mi
- 04/08/201075,127 mi
- 09/07/201179,927 mi+4,800 mi
- 20/07/201180,130 mi+203 mi
- 21/07/201180,142 mi+12 mi
- 31/07/201284,523 mi+4,381 mi
- 21/08/201384,541 mi+18 mi
- 11/09/201384,544 mi+3 mi
- 01/12/201484,908 mi+364 mi
- 19/06/201584,915 mi+7 mi
- 04/06/201685,074 mi+159 mi
- 03/07/201785,283 mi+209 mi
- 07/08/201885,299 mi+16 mi
- 22/06/201985,301 mi+2 mi
- 06/10/202285,314 mi+13 mi
- 13/10/202285,315 mi+1 mi
- 05/06/202485,333 mi+18 mi
- 27/05/202585,360 mi+27 mi
- 17/06/202685,522 mi+162 mi
Average of roughly 1,352 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
S92 VBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Fiat Barchetta (S92 VBU) between July 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (36 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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