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R242 OGF

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Yellow Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

97,915 mi
Last recorded97,915 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 OGF
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 97,915 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2015 97,913 miles

Headlamp aim too low bothj (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2015 97,902 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust system middle / rear sections corroded / holed / blowing (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear sections corroded to excess / insecure (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc drive shaft gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch excessively corroded / holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch excessively corroded / holed (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust emissions not tested due to condition of corroded exhaust system holed / blowing

steering /suspension / braking components showing general corrosion

vehicle underside showing general corrosion / signs of resent new underseal

Pass 21 Nov 2014 92,307 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 92,274 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s outer c.v boot detioriated

Pass 14 Nov 2013 89,170 miles

corrosion to floorpan requires attention before next mot

corrosion to various suspension and chassis components

slight blow from exhaust

Fail 12 Nov 2013 89,159 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

corrosion to floorpan requires attention before next mot

corrosion to various suspension and chassis components

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 7 Nov 2012 86,197 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 86,188 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 82,690 miles

front and rear brake disc faces corroding

Fail 25 Nov 2011 82,665 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake disc faces corroding

Pass 7 Jul 2009 76,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 May 2008 71,755 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 70,813 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

ADVISE TO REPLACE OFFSIDE REAR SHOCKER

ENGINE / TAPPETS VERY NOISEY / RATTLING

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC BECOMING CORRODED ON EDGES

UNDERSIDE / ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS ALL SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION / BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES

Pass 16 Jun 2007 66,575 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front screen has slight crack

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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R242 OGF is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Yellow with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 R242 OGF, 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 R242 OGF registered?

R242 OGF is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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