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R292 JFD

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,930 mi
Last recorded140,930 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR292 JFD
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 140,930 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 140,930 miles

Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 138,476 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 136,524 miles

both rear subframe bushes slight wear

front offside tyre wear inner edge

slight play noted in top end of steering column area

Pass 23 Jan 2009 133,367 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 133,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 129,220 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 126,951 miles

rear nearside brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 31 Jan 2006 122,446 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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R292 JFD is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R292 JFD, 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 R292 JFD registered?

R292 JFD is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R292 JFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R292 JFD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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