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R455 FAP

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,185 mi
Last recorded84,185 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR455 FAP
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 84,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 84,185 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 81,806 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 81,806 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 179,949 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 179,948 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 75,801 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 75,801 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R455 FAP is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R455 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 R455 FAP registered?

R455 FAP is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R455 FAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R455 FAP shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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