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R81 YDV

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,159 mi
Last recorded83,159 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR81 YDV
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 83,159 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 73,028 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 73,028 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 65,547 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 65,547 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 57,492 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 48,851 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 39,623 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 38,430 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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R81 YDV 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 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R81 YDV, 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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How do I check the history of R81 YDV?

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What year was R81 YDV registered?

R81 YDV is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R81 YDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R81 YDV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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