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R993 FGO

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

119,772 mi
Last recorded119,772 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR993 FGO
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 119,772 miles

ball joint dust covers perished

surface corrosion on floor, brake pipes, exhaust and suspension components

Pass 10 Feb 2022 117,383 miles

ball joint dust covers perished

rigid brake lines and exhaust have surface corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2020 116,277 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2020 116,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 114,842 miles

Nearside Front tyre lightly perished

Rear exhaust box corroded

dust covers and exhaust rubber mounts perished

surface corrosion on brake pipes and some suspension components

Pass 28 Sep 2017 114,838 miles

Offside Front tyre perished and tread low

exhaust rubbers perished

flexi hoses perished, unions have surface corrossion

track rod end dust covers perished

Pass 27 Oct 2016 114,654 miles

Front both track rod end dust covers perished

Offside Front tyre tread low

exhaust rubbers perished

flexi hose ferrule unions corroded

surface corrossion on floor

Fail 19 Oct 2016 114,654 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Front both track rod end dust covers perished

Offside Front tyre tread low

exhaust rubbers perished

flexi hose ferrule unions corroded

surface corrossion on floor

Pass 7 Oct 2015 114,259 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 113,410 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 112,795 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 112,367 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 112,367 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

front brake imbalance 20%

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 110,363 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front disc rusty

rear disc rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2010 108,427 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 106,522 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 106,522 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 100,288 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 99,999 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 91,263 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 84,040 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 84,038 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R993 FGO 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 77.3%.

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 R993 FGO, 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 R993 FGO registered?

R993 FGO is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 3 November 1997.

Is R993 FGO safe to buy?

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