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N873 KKH

1996 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,236 mi
Last recorded104,236 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 1996 Fiat Barchetta86,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN873 KKH
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 104,236 miles

1 of 2 Rear exhaust tail pipes missing

Fail 13 Jul 2020 104,231 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

1 of 2 Rear exhaust tail pipes missing

Brake pad warning light wire broken

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2012 104,213 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

rear exhaust tail pipe broken off

slight movement from steering wheel

Fail 26 Jun 2012 104,186 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

both front wiper blades split

rear exhaust tail pipe broken off

slight movement from steering wheel

Pass 8 May 2010 102,606 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 102,606 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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N873 KKH is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N873 KKH, 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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N873 KKH is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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