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N845 NUA

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,828 mi
Last recorded77,828 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN845 NUA
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 77,828 miles

exhaust heat shield security

nearside front suspension bottom ball joint dust cover deteriorating

oil leaks

vehicle corrosion

Pass 29 May 2019 77,024 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 77,024 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 76,622 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 76,097 miles

exhaust mounting rubber split

Pass 14 Feb 2015 75,561 miles

2 rear exhaust rubbers broken

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

hanbrake cable rubbers split

Pass 28 Feb 2014 74,355 miles

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake cables split

oil seep from gearbox

Pass 26 Feb 2013 72,812 miles

Rear exhaust tail pipes in poor condition.

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 66,455 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2011 62,679 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 62,679 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 62,062 miles

Hand brake has long travel

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2009 61,219 miles

Hand brake has long travel

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 61,175 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 61,175 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 59,309 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 59,309 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 50,439 miles

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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N845 NUA is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Barchetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 81,074 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 N845 NUA, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Barchetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N845 NUA registered?

N845 NUA is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 11 March 1997.

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