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N697 SGY

1996 Fiat Barchetta

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,603 mi
Last recorded128,603 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Fiat Barchetta86,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN697 SGY
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2010 128,603 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 109,300 miles

the ns front brake hose has small crackes in it. the ns front brake pad wear indicator wires are broken. ther is a bolt missing from the engine cooling fan housing. there is a small oil leak developing from the engine oil cooler oil filter area.

Fail 2 Nov 2009 107,118 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

ns front brake pad wear indicator wires broken.there are small crackes in the os front brake hose.the ns front floor is corroding.the engine is burning oil.

Pass 13 Nov 2008 96,434 miles

rear brakes uneven

Fail 12 Nov 2008 96,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brakes uneven

wear on front tyres

Fail 9 Oct 2008 96,422 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 83,770 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 81,199 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Note rear tyres perished and slight distorsion to tread pattern.

Pass 24 Sep 2005 80,541 miles

n/s/front wheel inner rim damaged

n/s/rear wheel inner rim damaged

small split both front wipers

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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N697 SGY is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N697 SGY, 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.

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What year was N697 SGY registered?

N697 SGY is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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