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R178 VGC

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

76,656 mi
Last recorded76,656 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 VGC
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 76,656 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2020 76,656 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 74,940 miles

Front bumper cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 73,228 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 73,228 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 71,093 miles

Front brake discs weak-lipped inner

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 69,278 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 67,265 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 67,264 miles

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2014 64,592 miles

both front head light aim dim

Pass 16 Sep 2013 61,794 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 59,515 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 57,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front headlamp beam slighty weak

Pass 8 Oct 2010 54,892 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 54,892 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 52,195 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 52,195 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 49,452 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 49,452 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 47,422 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 47,421 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 44,970 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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R178 VGC is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R178 VGC, 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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R178 VGC is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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