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C13 CGE

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,889 mi
Last recorded99,889 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 CGE
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 99,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front inner sill corroded but just outside of suspension and seatbelt prescribed areas

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2013 98,275 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2013 98,218 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 94,726 miles

Nearside parking brake only just passes efficiency.

Fail 3 Jul 2012 94,704 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2011 92,061 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 92,061 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 85,550 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 85,550 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 76,349 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 66,905 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 56,474 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 51,975 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 50,775 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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C13 CGE is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Barchetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 81,074 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 C13 CGE, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Barchetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C13 CGE registered?

C13 CGE is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 2 October 1997.

Is C13 CGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C13 CGE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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