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R642 NOU

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,136 mi
Last recorded127,136 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR642 NOU
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 127,136 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor x2 (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor x2 (5.2.6)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 127,095 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting rivet missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 125,977 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 122,167 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 122,167 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 121,166 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 117,642 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 114,932 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 111,424 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 107,832 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 105,379 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 101,642 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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R642 NOU is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R642 NOU, 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 R642 NOU registered?

R642 NOU is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R642 NOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R642 NOU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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