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DW582GS

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,272 mi
Last recorded87,272 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW582GS
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2010 87,272 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 87,234 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

nail in n/side rear tyre

off side front inner c/v boot holed

Pass 11 Apr 2008 77,311 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 70,800 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 64,401 miles

Rear disc pads wearing low.

Rear discs getting rusty.

Slight exhaust leak from centre silencer.

Fail 2 Mar 2006 64,401 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear disc pads wearing low.

Rear discs getting rusty.

Slight exhaust leak from centre silencer.

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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DW582GS is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DW582GS, 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 DW582GS registered?

DW582GS is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is DW582GS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DW582GS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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