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N891 OGC

1996 Fiat Barchetta

Yellow Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

142,915 mi
Last recorded142,915 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 1996 Fiat Barchetta86,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN891 OGC
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 142,915 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 142,891 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 142,379 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 141,819 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 141,427 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 140,811 miles

Both rear coil springs appear to be considerably corroded

N/s/f tyre has considerable damage and cracking to sidewall, and is wearing low on innermost edge

N/s/r brake flexi hose is cracked and perished

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

O/s/f inner c.v boot has a slight split

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 139,300 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 139,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 136,910 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

rust holes on nearside floor and offside chassis and both front jacking points

Fail 2 Aug 2016 136,910 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

rust holes on nearside floor and offside chassis and both front jacking points

Pass 24 Jun 2015 134,389 miles

both headlamp patterns dim

floor corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2015 134,312 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both headlamp aim patterns dim

floor corroded

offside rear upper inner arch heavily corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2014 130,145 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 130,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 122,899 miles

Nearside and Offside rear tyre's have cracking sidewalls

Pass 14 Jun 2012 116,390 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 116,359 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nsf tyre small cuts outer and inner sidewalls

osf tyre small cuts inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 21 Jun 2011 108,801 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 108,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

discs poor condition front and rear

Fail 30 Apr 2011 108,226 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front floors both sides corroded close to suspension prescribed areas.

rear tyres both sides,sidewalls cracking

Pass 23 Apr 2010 102,966 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside front cut in side wall but not to cords

Fail 17 Apr 2010 102,891 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside front cut in side wall but not to cords

Pass 1 May 2009 95,197 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 95,195 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 90,415 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 80,700 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 73,636 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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N891 OGC is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta in Yellow with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 N891 OGC, 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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N891 OGC is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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