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M162 SGU

1995 Fiat Barchetta

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

196,882 mi
Last recorded196,882 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2009
Typical for 1995 Fiat Barchetta108,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM162 SGU
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2009 196,882 miles

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

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

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

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

floor corroded and weak in places

front number plate slight damage

slight damage front bumper

Pass 9 Sep 2008 90,213 miles

front nuber plate damaged

front bumper damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f outter antiroll bar bracket heavely corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2008 90,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

front bumper damaged

front nuber plate damaged

o/s/f outter antiroll bar bracket heavely corroded

Pass 1 May 2007 173,312 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 172,753 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 152,069 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 152,069 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nail in tyre

oil leak

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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M162 SGU is a 1995 Fiat Barchetta in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Fiat Barchetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 108,909 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 M162 SGU, 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 31 years old, this Fiat Barchetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M162 SGU registered?

M162 SGU is a 1995 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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