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R929 BSC

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Orange Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

34,830 mi
Last recorded34,830 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR929 BSC
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2010 34,830 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 34,812 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 32,398 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 32,398 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 30,399 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 30,399 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 28,840 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 28,836 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 27,586 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R929 BSC is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Orange with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R929 BSC, 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 R929 BSC registered?

R929 BSC is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is R929 BSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R929 BSC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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