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N942 AAU

1996 Fiat Barchetta

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

55,612 mi
Last recorded55,612 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Barchetta86,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN942 AAU
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 55,612 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 53,803 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 53,801 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2024 53,186 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 52,638 miles
Fail 1 May 2023 52,636 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 52,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 52,098 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 51,614 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 50,899 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 50,899 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 50,785 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 May 2017 50,785 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 May 2016 50,168 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 46,971 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 44,217 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 44,053 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 36,884 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 33,543 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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N942 AAU is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 N942 AAU, 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 N942 AAU registered?

N942 AAU is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 14 June 1996.

Is N942 AAU safe to buy?

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