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R765 DBP

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

79,700 mi
Last recorded79,700 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR765 DBP
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2011 79,700 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2011 79,700 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2010 73,315 miles

Both front tyres low on tread and worn smooth on edges.

Both rear light cluster lens fading.

Chip in windscreen.

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside front road wheel damaged.

Nearside inner sill to floor pan very rusty.

Steering rack damp.

Fail 13 Feb 2010 73,088 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Both front tyres low on tread and worn smooth on edges.

Both rear light cluster lens fading.

Chip in windscreen.

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside front road wheel damaged.

Nearside inner sill to floor pan very rusty.

Steering rack damp.

Pass 5 Mar 2009 66,251 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Front brake pads wearing down.

Middle exhaust silencer has a temp. repair.

Nearside rear light lens fading.

Nearside seat belt fraying.

Offside front inner sill to floor pan area very rusty.

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

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 66,206 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Chip in zone A of windscreen on limit.

Front brake pads wearing down.

Nearside rear light lens fading.

Nearside seat belt fraying.

Offside front floor pan to inner sill very rusty and in poor condition.

Rear brakes have slight increase decrease.

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 60,520 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 53,846 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 53,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

brake pad warning wires broken

chip in windscreen on limit

front bumper cracked

front tyre sidewalls slightly damaged

offside rear tyre has nail in tred

Pass 15 Dec 2005 44,306 miles

As original test cert 120669745354

Fail 15 Dec 2005 44,306 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Combination of damage under 10mm in zone A

Front bumper cracked

Metal object in nearside front tyre

Nearside front brake pad warning wire broken

Nearside rear spring bump stop plastic cup broken

Offside front brake hose cracking

Offside front tyre on 2mm tread

Offside rear tyre has minor side wall damage

Rear silencer in rusty condition

Slight damage nearside front tyre side wall

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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R765 DBP is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R765 DBP, 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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R765 DBP is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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