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R926 FWV

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,193 mi
Last recorded67,193 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR926 FWV
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 67,193 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 May 2026 67,193 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 65,755 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front brake pad wear sensor wire broken

Offside Front head light beam pattern weak

Offside Rear number plate light damaged

Fail 14 Apr 2025 65,700 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front head lamp has weak beam pattern

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 64,738 miles

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

Offside Front head lamp has weak beam pattern

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 64,151 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wire broken

Pass 11 Apr 2022 63,340 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 63,340 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

washers need ajusting

Pass 19 Apr 2021 63,080 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2019 62,537 miles

offside beam image is weak

Pass 19 Nov 2018 61,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 60,522 miles

Offside beam pattern is wear /dull

Offside rear shock absorber is damp /leaking

Pass 23 Nov 2016 60,383 miles

nearside headlight lends is faded/ beam image is unclear

offside rear shock absorber is leaking

Pass 23 Oct 2015 60,046 miles

nearside rear shock absorber is damp

offside headlight lends is faded /worn beam pattern diffused

Pass 10 Nov 2014 59,711 miles

nearside rear shock absober is damp/leaking

Fail 10 Nov 2014 59,711 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear shock absober is damp/leaking

Pass 25 Oct 2013 59,536 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 59,209 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 57,483 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 56,973 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2009 54,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

inner sills corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2007 54,098 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 53,013 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 51,328 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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R926 FWV is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R926 FWV, 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 R926 FWV registered?

R926 FWV is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 13 October 1997.

Is R926 FWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R926 FWV shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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