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L14 COR

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Yellow Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

64,713 mi
Last recorded64,713 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 COR
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 64,713 miles

Offside Front flexy brake hose perished

blow centre exhaust joint

front brake discs corroded

rear upper subframe mounts corroding

underside corroding

underside undersilled

Fail 9 Apr 2016 64,690 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor x2 (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front flexy brake hose perished

blow centre exhaust joint

front brake discs corroded

rear upper subframe mounts corroding

underside corroding

underside undersilled

Pass 6 Jul 2013 64,648 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 64,611 miles

offside rearfloor pan corroded

nearside rear floor pan corrode

Fail 2 Jun 2012 64,599 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

nearside rear floor pan corrode

offside rearfloor pan corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2011 64,511 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front track rod end boots split

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

centre exhaust rubber split

front brake discs corroded

long travel in hand brake

nearside front floor undersilled + corroded

offside front inner cv boot split

offside rear tyre wall cut on inside

underside of vehicle undersilled

Fail 19 May 2011 64,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front track rod end rubber boots split

front disc's corroded

offside front inner c/v boot split

offside rear tyre cut inner wall

under car under silled

Pass 5 Jun 2010 62,348 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 62,344 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 50,671 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 50,607 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 35,418 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 35,418 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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L14 COR is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Yellow with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L14 COR, 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 L14 COR registered?

L14 COR is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is L14 COR safe to buy?

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