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N827 ETU

1996 Fiat Barchetta

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,611 mi
Last recorded147,611 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Fiat Barchetta86,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN827 ETU
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 147,611 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 147,611 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 21 May 2015 147,418 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Ns Os Sill and under sill very poor condition min mot pass

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

Fail 11 May 2015 147,418 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Ns Os Sill and under sill very poor condition min mot pass

Pass 9 Jan 2014 147,230 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 147,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 145,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

off side front and near side front floor corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 11 Dec 2012 140,579 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust manifold heatshield loose

exhaust system and rubbers starting to deteriorate

offside front inner sill starting to corrode

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2012 140,578 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust manifold heatshield loose

exhaust system and rubbers starting to deteriorate

offside front inner sill starting to corrode

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2011 128,658 miles

all brake pipes corroded

both front tyres in poor condition/ sidewalls perishing

Pass 15 Dec 2010 119,399 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 2 Dec 2009 111,771 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008

brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2007 100,627 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 100,627 miles

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 95,241 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 91,329 miles

rear brake pipes corroeding . front and n/s/r brake discs corroeding .

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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N827 ETU is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N827 ETU, 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 N827 ETU registered?

N827 ETU is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 12 March 1996.

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