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N617 PVL

1995 Fiat Barchetta

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,473 mi
Last recorded168,473 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 1995 Fiat Barchetta108,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN617 PVL
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 168,473 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 168,432 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 167,752 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 167,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 167,213 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 166,924 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 166,910 miles

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated centre floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering centre (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering centre (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Oct 2018 166,864 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 166,007 miles

Front both tyres cracked walls

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

Rear exhaust rubber split back box

Fail 22 Jul 2017 165,968 miles

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

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

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

Front both front tyres cracked walls

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear corrosion rear crossmember behind bumper

Rear exhaust rubber mount split

Pass 16 Jul 2016 165,928 miles

2 rear rubber exhaust mounts split

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

fluid low in reservoir

front tyres cracked walls

Fail 9 Jul 2016 165,884 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded end of sill inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

2 rear rubber exhaust mounts split

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

fluid low in reservoir

front tyres cracked walls

Pass 9 May 2015 165,473 miles

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

handbrake lever high

o/s/f tyre cracking

steel brake pipes rusty

Fail 9 May 2015 165,473 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

handbrake lever high

o/s/f tyre cracking

steel brake pipes rusty

Fail 11 May 2013 163,406 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre cracked

steel brake pipes rusty

Pass 11 May 2013 163,406 miles

n/s/f tyre cracked

steel brake pipes rusty

Pass 4 Feb 2012 162,351 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 160,994 miles

underbody rust

Pass 12 Jun 2009 159,958 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag light on

both sills have some suface corrosion

flexi brake hoses have been undersealed impeading inspection

n/s inner gaiter split

r.b.t shows slight fluctuation in all 4 discs

Fail 11 Jun 2009 159,943 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

air bag light on

both sills have some suface corrosion

flexi brake hoses have been undersealed impeading inspection

n/s inner gaiter split

r.b.t shows slight fluctuation in all 4 discs

Pass 7 Jun 2008 158,863 miles

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

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

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

R.B.T shows slight fluctuation to front discs

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

extensive (none excessive) surface corrosion to floor pan

front brake discs slightly corroded

most exhaust mountings badly perished

Fail 16 Jun 2007 157,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s inner c/v boot split

slight brake bin d o/s/f hub

Pass 16 Jun 2007 157,394 miles

n/s inner c/v boot split

slight brake bin d o/s/f hub

Pass 24 May 2006 154,753 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N617 PVL is a 1995 Fiat Barchetta in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N617 PVL, 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 N617 PVL registered?

N617 PVL is a 1995 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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