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W137 WGJ

2000 Fiat Barchetta

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

174,430 mi
Last recorded174,430 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Fiat Barchetta78,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW137 WGJ
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 174,430 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 174,426 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 May 2017 170,758 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 170,758 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 May 2016 166,078 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 166,069 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 160,459 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2015 160,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 158,596 miles

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

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

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

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

edge wear nsf tyre

rear discs corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2011 144,652 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 144,652 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 144,641 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 131,456 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 131,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 Apr 2009 113,226 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 113,226 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 105,446 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 90,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 90,881 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 81,486 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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W137 WGJ is a 2000 Fiat Barchetta in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Barchetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 78,551 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 W137 WGJ, 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 26 years old, this Fiat Barchetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W137 WGJ registered?

W137 WGJ is a 2000 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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