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N40 PBN

1995 Fiat Barchetta

Yellow Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

46,737 mi
Last recorded46,737 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 Fiat Barchetta108,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN40 PBN
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 46,737 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 46,735 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 46,081 miles

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 46,079 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 45,837 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL ROUND (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 45,835 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator does not face the front (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL ROUND (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 45,737 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 45,614 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 45,021 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 44,812 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 44,810 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 44,035 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 43,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 42,682 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 42,041 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all 4 tyres are cracking on the outer side walls. will need replacing soon

Fail 13 May 2014 42,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all 4 tyres are cracking on the outer side walls. will need replacing soon

front brake disc are pitted+starting to lip

Fail 20 Mar 2014 42,034 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 40,143 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 40,143 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 39,292 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 38,648 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 38,648 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 38,385 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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N40 PBN is a 1995 Fiat Barchetta in Yellow with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 N40 PBN, 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 N40 PBN registered?

N40 PBN is a 1995 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N40 PBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N40 PBN shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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