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R749 LNJ

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

137,694 mi
Last recorded137,694 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR749 LNJ
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2012 137,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear inner arches corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2011 126,938 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2011 126,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s and n/s inner cv gaiters split

Pass 16 Apr 2010 115,870 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 115,551 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 103,019 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 97,930 miles

Both front brake hoses old

Both front tyres low on tread.

Fail 4 Apr 2008 97,930 miles

Both front brake hoses old

Both front tyres low on tread.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2007 69,496 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 69,496 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 65,018 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2005 62,391 miles

front tyres worn on edges needed soon

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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R749 LNJ is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R749 LNJ, 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 R749 LNJ registered?

R749 LNJ is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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