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R133 CGO

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,979 mi
Last recorded31,979 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 CGO
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2025 31,979 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 31,794 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 31,625 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 31,362 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 30,915 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 30,555 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 29,310 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 28,450 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 27,704 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 26,993 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 26,464 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 25,521 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 24,357 miles

rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 26 May 2012 22,744 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 20,950 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 19,830 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 May 2009 18,060 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 16,692 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 15,337 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 13,854 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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R133 CGO is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 R133 CGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R133 CGO registered?

R133 CGO is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is R133 CGO safe to buy?

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