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R994 BBW

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,806 mi
Last recorded63,806 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR994 BBW
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 63,806 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 63,803 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2015 63,448 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 63,268 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 63,161 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 62,731 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 58,783 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 58,783 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 43,405 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 36,906 miles

Slight mist on near side rear shock.

Pass 7 Aug 2006 32,984 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 31,061 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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R994 BBW is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R994 BBW, 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 R994 BBW registered?

R994 BBW is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R994 BBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R994 BBW shows 12 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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