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R672 CUR

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Yellow Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,501 mi
Last recorded94,501 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR672 CUR
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2008 94,501 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 94,501 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 83,827 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 83,782 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 81,013 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 81,013 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R672 CUR is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Yellow with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R672 CUR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R672 CUR registered?

R672 CUR is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R672 CUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R672 CUR shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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