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P494 RUR

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

109,308 mi
Last recorded109,308 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP494 RUR
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 109,308 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 109,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 109,174 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 108,771 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 108,334 miles

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

corrosion on the underside of vehicle

Fail 24 Feb 2015 108,334 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

water leak (radiator)

corrosion on the underside of vehicle

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 103,574 miles

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 30 Apr 2012 103,574 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

tread on both rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 14 Oct 2009 103,129 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 103,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 100,416 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre repaired with plug

Fail 27 Jun 2008 100,416 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre repaired with plug

Pass 2 May 2006 90,687 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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P494 RUR is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Barchetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 81,074 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 P494 RUR, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Barchetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P494 RUR registered?

P494 RUR is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 17 April 1997.

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