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R219 BFC

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,504 mi
Last recorded91,504 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR219 BFC
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 91,504 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 91,226 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 91,226 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 90,787 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 89,913 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished on side walls

Both head light lenses discoloured

Pass 17 Jun 2015 88,399 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Head light lenses discoloured

Pass 2 Jul 2014 86,593 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side rear radius arm slight lpay

Fail 30 Apr 2014 86,553 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside beam output poor.

Pass 28 May 2013 84,949 miles

Floor corroded

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 May 2012 84,639 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 84,311 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 83,856 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 83,856 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2009 83,140 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 82,021 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 77,034 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 76,169 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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R219 BFC is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R219 BFC, 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 R219 BFC registered?

R219 BFC is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R219 BFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R219 BFC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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