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N890 OAE

1996 Fiat Barchetta

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

184,045 mi
Last recorded184,045 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Fiat Barchetta86,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN890 OAE
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 184,045 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 184,045 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 178,691 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 178,684 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch patch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 162,356 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 162,243 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 160,854 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 70 % worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 160,854 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin aprox 70 % worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 157,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 157,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 156,110 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 156,110 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 155,043 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 155,938 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 155,397 miles

exhaust heat shield ratling

Pass 6 Sep 2014 155,021 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 155,021 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 154,025 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 154,022 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 153,144 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 152,866 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 151,849 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 151,849 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 151,073 miles

slight corrosion to the outer floor pan both sides below the seats

Fail 1 Jul 2009 151,071 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight corrosion to both outer floor pans under seats

Pass 11 Jun 2008 150,368 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 150,366 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 142,127 miles

both rear subframe mountings split

Fail 25 Oct 2006 142,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear subframe bushes worn

neraside parking brake cable worn

Fail 25 Oct 2006 142,125 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear subframe bushes worn

nearside parking brake cable worn

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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N890 OAE is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 N890 OAE, 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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N890 OAE is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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