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N878 OGF

1996 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,787 mi
Last recorded188,787 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Barchetta86,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN878 OGF
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2009 188,787 miles

reare coil springs corroded

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

slightly low performance from nearside rear footbrake

surface corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe

Pass 13 Nov 2008 184,166 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2007 168,408 miles

slight leak from rear exhaust joint

surface corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe

Fail 23 Nov 2007 168,334 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

slight leak from rear exhaust joint

surface corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe

Pass 23 Nov 2006 150,192 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 149,644 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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N878 OGF is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N878 OGF, 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 N878 OGF registered?

N878 OGF is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N878 OGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N878 OGF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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