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R892 OFV

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,709 mi
Last recorded89,709 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR892 OFV
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 89,709 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 89,709 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 89,484 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 May 2020 88,421 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 88,402 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2017 87,906 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 86,309 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 86,213 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 86,202 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 85,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 84,589 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2008 84,589 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 83,328 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 79,046 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

under body becoming corroded in various places

Fail 1 Aug 2006 79,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slight damage to front number plate

under body becoming corroded in various places

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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R892 OFV is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R892 OFV, 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 R892 OFV registered?

R892 OFV is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R892 OFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R892 OFV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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