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R684 FRT

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

162,007 mi
Last recorded162,007 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR684 FRT
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 162,007 miles

CORRSION ON FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS

FRONT TYRES JUST STARTING TO GET LOW ON INNER EDGES

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

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

O/S/F INNER CV BOOT SPLIT

REAR BOX IN POOR CONDITION

REAR SPRINGS CORRODING

REAR TAIL PIPES CORRODED BAD [1X MISSING ]

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 162,607 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

CORRSION ON FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS

FRONT TYRES JUST STARTING TO GET LOW ON INNER EDGES

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

O/S/F INNER CV BOOT SPLIT

REAR BOX IN POOR CONDITION

REAR SPRINGS CORRODING

REAR TAIL PIPES CORRODED BAD [1X MISSING ]

Pass 9 Jun 2010 157,458 miles

MARKS ON SCREEN / SLIGHT BLOW ON MIDDLE BOX / WIRES HANGING DOWN OVER CLUTCH PEDAL / CORRSION ON FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS /

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODING / REAR SPRINGS CORRODING / O/S/F INNER CV BOOT SPLIT / CORRSION ON REAR SUSPENSION

Fail 4 Jun 2010 157,458 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

MARKS ON SCREEN / SLIGHT BLOW ON MIDDLE BOX / WIRES HANGING DOWN OVER CLUTCH PEDAL / CORRSION ON FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS /

N/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODING / REAR SPRINGS CORRODING / O/S/F INNER CV BOOT SPLIT / CORRSION ON REAR SUSPENSION

Pass 8 Jun 2009 151,505 miles

MARKS ON SCREEN / SLIGHT CORRSION ON N/S/F BRAKE PIPE / CORRSION ON FRONT DISCS / O/S/F CV BOOT SPLIT / CORRSION ON N/S/F FLOOR PAN / SLIGHT CORRSION ON JACKING POINTS

Fail 1 Jun 2009 151,505 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

MARKS ON SCREEN / SLIGHT CORRSION ON N/S/F BRAKE PIPE / CORRSION ON FRONT DISCS / O/S/F CV BOOT SPLIT / CORRSION ON N/S/F FLOOR PAN / SLIGHT CORRSION ON JACKING POINTS

Pass 15 Jan 2008 148,240 miles

o/s/r fog light taped

Fail 11 Jan 2008 148,239 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 138,217 miles

unable too see brake materials clearly

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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R684 FRT is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R684 FRT, 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 R684 FRT registered?

R684 FRT is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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