MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,543 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Antiroll bar outer casing corroded but not to excess
Both front tyres starting to wear
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front number plate slightly insecure
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Middle box baffles slightly noisey
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Underbody starting to corrode
Antiroll bar outer casing corroded but not to excess
Both front tyres starting to wear
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front number plate slightly insecure
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Middle box baffles slightly noisey
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Underbody starting to corrode
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
advise slight noise from n/s/front wheel
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Fiat Barchetta?
Based on 21,950 MOT tests across 1,985 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R266 ECL is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 R266 ECL, 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 R266 ECL registered?
R266 ECL is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 28 November 1997.
Is R266 ECL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R266 ECL shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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