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R917 OGF

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

126,209 mi
Last recorded126,209 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR917 OGF
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 126,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 125,784 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 125,327 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 125,083 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 124,625 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 123,869 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 123,741 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 123,413 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 122,022 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 120,079 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 117,372 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 115,345 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 111,931 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 110,877 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 110,106 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 109,573 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 109,015 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 108,950 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 107,721 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 106,653 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 105,578 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 104,904 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

offside front tyre low tread

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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R917 OGF is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 R917 OGF, 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 R917 OGF registered?

R917 OGF is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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