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N65 SGX

1996 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

108,894 mi
Last recorded108,894 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Barchetta86,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN65 SGX
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 108,894 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 108,406 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 107,264 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2023 103,345 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 101,042 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 100,423 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 99,900 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Seep from nearside driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2020 99,900 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Seep from nearside driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 99,687 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2016 98,921 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 97,488 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 97,488 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 92,141 miles

N/S and O/S outer floors corroded forward of seat prescribed area.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 85,288 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 84,773 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)

advise some surface corrosion on brake pipes

advise some surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 23 Sep 2010 84,773 miles

advise some surface corrosion on brake pipes

advise some surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 24 Sep 2009 82,544 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 82,524 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 80,510 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 78,921 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 64,102 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 64,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N65 SGX is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Barchetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 86,952 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 N65 SGX, 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 30 years old, this Fiat Barchetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N65 SGX registered?

N65 SGX is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N65 SGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N65 SGX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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