MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,304 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Oil leak ()
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 ()
front tyres perishing
surface corrosion forming to floors, rear inner arches etc
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
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
offside front tyre slight cracking outer sidewall
rear brake discs corroded
both front tyre sidewalls perishing
corrosion forming to floors and rear arches
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
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
How Reliable is the Fiat Barchetta?
Based on 21,950 MOT tests across 1,985 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R52 GHW safe to buy?
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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