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N984 PUD

1996 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

159,078 mi
Last recorded159,078 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Fiat Barchetta86,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN984 PUD
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,746cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 159,078 miles

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

front discs in poor condition

nearside inner sill seriously corroded

offside inner sill seriously corroded

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 12 Mar 2014 159,078 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)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front discs in poor condition

nearside inner sill seriously corroded

offside inner sill seriously corroded

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 21 Feb 2013 136,351 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

both front tyres perished - close to legal limit

nearside floor/inner sill excessively corroded (hole) however not within any perscribed areas

nearside front steering rack gaitor sligtly split

offside floor/inner sill excessively corroded (hole) however not within any perscribed areas

offside rear brakes appear to have got hot

rear tyres perished

slight exhaust blow

Fail 21 Feb 2013 136,351 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

both front tyres perished - close to legal limit

nearside floor/inner sill excessively corroded (hole) however not within any perscribed areas

nearside front steering rack gaitor sligtly split

offside floor/inner sill excessively corroded (hole) however not within any perscribed areas

offside rear brakes appear to have got hot

rear tyres perished

slight exhaust blow

Pass 24 Feb 2012 149,287 miles

Blow on rear exhaust box

Front discs very rusty

N/s rack gaiter damp

Pass 11 Mar 2011 141,456 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 133,538 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 128,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion in nearside & offside front floor as market,corrosion not in any prescipted area's.

Fail 12 Mar 2009 128,499 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion in nearside & offside front floor as market,corrosion not in any prescipted area's.

Pass 10 Mar 2008 124,197 miles

Front of vehicles floor is holed by corrosion at nearside and offside

Fail 7 Mar 2008 124,175 miles

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front of vehicles floor is holed by corrosion at nearside and offside

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 121,677 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 121,677 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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N984 PUD is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N984 PUD, 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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N984 PUD is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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