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R276 WEG

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

131,252 mi
Last recorded131,252 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR276 WEG
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 131,252 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 131,087 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front/ rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2014 126,722 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front and rear discs corroded

surface rust rear subframe

Fail 21 Aug 2014 126,669 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front and rear discs corroded

surface rust rear subframe

Pass 28 Aug 2013 121,751 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 121,721 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 118,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs corroded.innerside

Fail 28 Aug 2012 118,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fronr discs corroded innerside

Pass 21 Jul 2011 112,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Jul 2011 112,402 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2010 107,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs slightly pitted innerside

Fail 21 Jul 2010 107,136 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs slightly pitted innerside

Pass 13 May 2009 98,790 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 May 2009 98,790 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 93,625 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Apr 2008 93,620 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2006 80,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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R276 WEG 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 58.8%.

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 R276 WEG, 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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R276 WEG is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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