MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,025 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both inside discs slightly worn
n/s and o/s floors corroded
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
hand brake could be better
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
hand brake could be better
corrosion to nearside and offside under floor to sill (not in a prescribed area)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Fiat Barchetta?
Based on 21,950 MOT tests across 1,985 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R452 FAP is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R452 FAP, 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 R452 FAP registered?
R452 FAP is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R452 FAP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R452 FAP shows 8 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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