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R495 BLE

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,690 mi
Last recorded45,690 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR495 BLE
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2009 45,690 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion forming on floors

front shock top mounts have slight play

handbrake cable boots split

headlamp beam images are slightly scattered.

n/s/f and o/s/r wheel rims slightly damaged

o/s/f brake hose slightly twisted

o/s/r tyre slightly mishapen

Fail 4 Jan 2008 41,830 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 41,830 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 36,978 miles

all flexible brake hoses perished

Fail 6 Nov 2006 36,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 28,333 miles

Both rear tyres perishing and contain nails.

Offside front wheel damaged

Speedo reading km.

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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R495 BLE is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R495 BLE, 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 R495 BLE registered?

R495 BLE is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R495 BLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R495 BLE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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