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R146 XHY

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,456 mi
Last recorded111,456 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 XHY
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 111,456 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 111,456 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 104,223 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

PAS fluid dirty

Rear fog lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre cracking and out of shape

offside washer jet aims poor

slight corrosion under both rear wheel arches

Pass 22 Oct 2008 100,231 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 88,639 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 85,973 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

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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R146 XHY is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R146 XHY, 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 R146 XHY registered?

R146 XHY is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R146 XHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R146 XHY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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