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R957 JKO

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,157 mi
Last recorded55,157 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR957 JKO
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 3 Apr 2009 55,157 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 54,813 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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R957 JKO is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R957 JKO, 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 R957 JKO registered?

R957 JKO is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R957 JKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R957 JKO shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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