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R662 DDL

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

63,985 mi
Last recorded63,985 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR662 DDL
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 63,985 miles

Advise brake pipes have been greased

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jul 2013 63,973 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise brake pipes have been greased

Pass 13 Mar 2012 63,951 miles

airbag light on

bottom of radiator slightly damp/traces of coolant stains?

centre section baffles loose/noisy when tapped

end of gear box damp

front coil springs corroded

front number plate cracked

front pipe flexi joint damaged

n/s/f brake pipe just starting to go slightly rusty at end

n/s/f shocker, very slight misting

oil cooler pipe damp

rear coil springs corroded

slight noise on engine?

small chips in front screen

Fail 28 Feb 2012 63,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

airbag light on

battery insecure

bottom of radiator slightly damp/traces of coolant stains?

centre section baffles loose/noisy when tapped

end of gear box damp

front brake pads worn low, n/s/f outer brake pad very close to/on minimum thickness

front brakes imbalanced

front coil springs corroded

front number plate cracked

front pipe flexi joint damaged

n/s/f brake pipe just starting to go slightly rusty at end

n/s/f shocker, very slight misting

n/s/f sidelight dim but works

n/s/r brake sticking/binding

oil cooler pipe damp

rear brake discs corroded/worn

rear brake pads visually getting slightly low

rear coil springs corroded

slight damage and corrosion o/s/r floor pan by jacking point

slight noise on engine?

slight wear/rust on front brake discs

small chips in front screen

Pass 31 Jan 2011 63,035 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 61,190 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 61,190 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 60,668 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 60,668 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 58,524 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 58,521 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 55,906 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 53,789 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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R662 DDL is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 R662 DDL, 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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R662 DDL is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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