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N9 MCJ

1996 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

85,886 mi
Last recorded85,886 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Barchetta86,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN9 MCJ
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2008 85,886 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

airbag light on

both rear brake hoses have slightly corroded ferrules

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

manifold to down pipe exhaust bolt snapped

slight surface corrosion to both front inner sills/ floor

Pass 23 Oct 2007 85,717 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake efficency poor

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2007 85,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

mainbeam warning lamp not working

rear brake efficency poor

rear brake hose ferrules corroded

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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N9 MCJ is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 N9 MCJ, 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 N9 MCJ registered?

N9 MCJ is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 12 February 1996.

Is N9 MCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N9 MCJ shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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