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R52 GHW

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,304 mi
Last recorded88,304 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 GHW
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 88,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 88,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 86,324 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 86,324 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 81,074 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Fail 8 May 2018 81,023 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Central Front Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 76,744 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 71,436 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 70,291 miles

front tyres perishing

surface corrosion forming to floors, rear inner arches etc

Fail 12 Aug 2014 70,290 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front tyres perishing

surface corrosion forming to floors, rear inner arches etc

Fail 2 Aug 2014 70,250 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

offside front tyre slight cracking outer sidewall

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2013 68,539 miles

both front tyre sidewalls perishing

corrosion forming to floors and rear arches

Fail 6 Jul 2013 68,538 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Oil leak

both front tyre sidewalls perishing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion forming to floors and rear arches

Pass 13 Aug 2012 66,396 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 66,130 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 64,151 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 63,249 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 60,005 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 59,041 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 59,041 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 27 Aug 2005 57,390 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 27 Aug 2005 57,390 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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R52 GHW is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R52 GHW, 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 R52 GHW registered?

R52 GHW is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R52 GHW shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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