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R899 LNJ

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,339 mi
Last recorded82,339 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR899 LNJ
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 82,339 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 82,309 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 82,233 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 77,096 miles

brake discs rusted

cut in o/s/f tyre

exhaust rattle

Pass 8 Jul 2011 72,943 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 72,943 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

air bag light on

cut in o/s/f tyre

o/s/r disc rusted

reverse light staying on

Pass 7 Jul 2010 67,762 miles

airbag light on

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2009 59,498 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 48,259 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 41,767 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 41,767 miles

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

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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R899 LNJ is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R899 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R899 LNJ registered?

R899 LNJ is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R899 LNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R899 LNJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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