MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,656 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
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)
Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS
both front head light aim dim
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
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
How Reliable is the Fiat Barchetta?
Based on 21,950 MOT tests across 1,985 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R178 VGC registered?
R178 VGC is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R178 VGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R178 VGC shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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