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R393 EGK

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,101 mi
Last recorded72,101 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR393 EGK
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2008 72,101 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 5 Sep 2007 70,645 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2007 70,641 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 66,645 miles

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

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

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

plastic shields close to inner shoulders of rear tyres (leading edge)

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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R393 EGK is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R393 EGK, 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 R393 EGK registered?

R393 EGK is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R393 EGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R393 EGK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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