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N557 CVC

1995 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,378 mi
Last recorded128,378 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 1995 Fiat Barchetta108,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN557 CVC
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 128,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 128,378 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 125,614 miles

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

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

rear inner arches corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2013 121,710 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 121,710 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 116,588 miles

corossion at offside front floor

Pass 11 Oct 2010 116,670 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 110,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust front pipe secured by wire

Pass 17 Sep 2009 76,985 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 73,850 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 73,850 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 73,850 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 73,850 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2006 73,850 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 73,850 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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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N557 CVC is a 1995 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N557 CVC, 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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N557 CVC is a 1995 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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