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R821 UKE

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

37,131 mi
Last recorded37,131 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 UKE
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 37,131 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 36,227 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 36,227 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 May 2011 33,468 miles

N/S/F brake pads sensor deteriorated

O/S/F fitted lefthand drive headlamp but it has been adjusted

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2011 33,468 miles

N/S/F brake pads sensor deteriorated

O/S/F fitted lefthand drive headlamp but it has been adjusted

Pass 10 Apr 2008 28,151 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 28,151 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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R821 UKE is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R821 UKE, 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 R821 UKE registered?

R821 UKE is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R821 UKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R821 UKE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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