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R462 NUD

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,192 mi
Last recorded95,192 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR462 NUD
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 95,192 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 91,129 miles

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

Front brake pads getting low

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking around walls

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread area

Offside Rear tyre cracking around walls

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 29 Dec 2015 91,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front brake pads getting low

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking around walls

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread area

Offside Rear tyre cracking around walls

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Dec 2014 86,676 miles

corrosion offside and nearside floor to sill

Fail 22 Dec 2014 86,675 miles

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

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

corrosion offside and nearside floor to sill

Pass 19 Dec 2013 81,883 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge very close to limits

Fail 16 Dec 2013 81,812 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn inner edge very close to limits

Pass 14 Dec 2012 77,181 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 77,101 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 72,515 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 72,514 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 72,273 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear dirt shield fouling on inner sidewall of n/s rear tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2010 68,028 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 64,919 miles

n/s front tyre shows uneven wear

Fail 3 Dec 2009 64,919 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

n/s front tyre shows uneven wear

Pass 11 Dec 2008 63,654 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2008 63,654 miles

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

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

Please note n ot a lot of reseve travle left on handbrake

Pass 5 Dec 2007 59,282 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 1 Dec 2006 53,369 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 53,369 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 49,947 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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R462 NUD is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R462 NUD, 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 R462 NUD registered?

R462 NUD is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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