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R664 AWU

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Yellow Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,783 mi
Last recorded96,783 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR664 AWU
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2011 96,783 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all suspension springs corroded

corrosion forming to brake pipes at abs pump, and both rear brakes

front brake hoses soft

radiator in poor condition

rear brake heatshields corroded

slight seepage from oil cooler pipes

Pass 8 Sep 2010 96,183 miles

All road springs corroded (but not sigificantly weakened)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 94,771 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Corrosion around rear chassis subframe mounting points and rear inner arches.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all road springs rusty

both front lower suspension arm bushes/ball joints slightly worn.

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy.

very slight play in rear swing arms.

Fail 9 Sep 2008 92,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

heavy corrosion forming on underside of vehicle, including all suspension aprts and brake ferruls/pipes.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 92,851 miles

heavy corrosion forming on underside of vehicle, including all suspension aprts and brake ferruls/pipes.

Fail 26 Aug 2008 92,850 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all brake hoses perished and old, all brake hose ferruls rusty.

all road springs are rusty

both floors are very rusty

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2007 89,102 miles

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

all brake hose ferruls rusty and front brake hoses worn

all metal brake lines that have not been changed are corroded

all road springs rusty

front lower suspension bushes worn

Pass 31 Aug 2006 79,790 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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R664 AWU is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Yellow with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R664 AWU, 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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R664 AWU is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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