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N12 FLU

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

60,084 mi
Last recorded60,084 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 FLU
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 60,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 60,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 60,084 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 59,811 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion on both front/rear subframes/suspension assemblies etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake imbalance

Pass 29 Nov 2021 59,469 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair also handbrake effort (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 59,433 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 59,424 miles

hand brake travel

Pass 23 Jun 2017 59,419 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 59,227 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 59,132 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 58,971 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 58,843 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 58,581 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 58,581 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 58,235 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 58,231 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 57,496 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 56,928 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 56,928 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 55,980 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2008 55,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 55,512 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Sep 2006 54,255 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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N12 FLU is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Barchetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 74,431 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 N12 FLU, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Barchetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N12 FLU registered?

N12 FLU is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is N12 FLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N12 FLU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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