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N942 RCD

1996 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,539 mi
Last recorded133,539 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Fiat Barchetta86,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN942 RCD
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2015 133,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 133,475 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 133,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 132,609 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 132,416 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 126,310 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 126,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 120,351 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 112,860 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 105,950 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 97,587 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 91,243 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 RCD is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RCD, 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 RCD registered?

N942 RCD is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N942 RCD safe to buy?

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