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R99 PMS

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

65,196 mi
Last recorded65,196 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR99 PMS
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 65,196 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front section of floor corroded outer skin near jacking point

vehicle has age related corrosion

Fail 16 Aug 2025 65,171 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front section of floor corroded outer skin near jacking point

vehicle has age related corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2024 64,124 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 63,883 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 63,741 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion to all jacking points

Fail 13 Aug 2022 63,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion to all jacking points

Pass 9 Jun 2021 62,161 miles

slight corrosion o/s/f & o/s/r jacking points & o/s/r subframe mounting

Pass 18 May 2020 62,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box holed and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 61,821 miles

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

Offside Front Floor / lower sill corroded & holed

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Unions at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 61,815 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Floor / lower sill corroded & holed

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Unions at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 59,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge close to ply/cords

Fail 12 Jun 2018 59,827 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge close to ply/cords

Pass 25 Apr 2017 56,322 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

o/s front and rear tyre slightly cracking in tread

Pass 27 Apr 2016 52,783 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 50,997 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 47,341 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 47,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2006 45,068 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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R99 PMS is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R99 PMS, 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 R99 PMS registered?

R99 PMS is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R99 PMS shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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