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R510 LGF

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,270 mi
Last recorded133,270 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR510 LGF
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 133,270 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

damage to screen outside wiper sweep

Pass 8 Feb 2013 127,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 126,318 miles

Both Front Discs Corroded & Pitted

Both Rear Brake Discs Corroded & Pitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 123,830 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 123,178 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 122,321 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 122,311 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 119,807 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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R510 LGF is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R510 LGF, 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 R510 LGF registered?

R510 LGF is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R510 LGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R510 LGF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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