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W389 WGP

2000 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

212,133 mi
Last recorded212,133 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Fiat Barchetta78,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW389 WGP
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 212,133 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR TO SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 212,111 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 212,111 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 212,108 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 212,106 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 211,651 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 210,724 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 210,341 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 200,344 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 185,560 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 185,503 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 185,503 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 184,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag light on

under side covered in fresh under seal

Fail 2 Apr 2009 184,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag light on

emission levels high and slow to pass cat test

engine noisy

front number plate damaged

o/s/r hand brake effort low

under side covered in fresh under seal

Fail 19 Mar 2009 184,527 miles

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

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

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

Engine oil was dangerously low! 3.5 litres of oil added to engine!

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear road springs very rusty.

o/s inner cv boot split, n/s inner boot perished.

radiator cooling fins very corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2008 162,217 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 141,591 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 139,000 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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W389 WGP is a 2000 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 W389 WGP, 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 W389 WGP registered?

W389 WGP is a 2000 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W389 WGP safe to buy?

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