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Y178 JGC

2001 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

58,609 mi
Last recorded58,609 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Fiat Barchetta72,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY178 JGC
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 58,609 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 57,140 miles

exhaust system rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2022 56,123 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 55,452 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 54,901 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 54,445 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 53,506 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 52,794 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 52,095 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 51,415 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 50,755 miles

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

slight distortion to offside front inner wheel rim.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 49,989 miles

front brake pad wear indicator wiring broken.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 48,250 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 46,723 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 40,368 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 34,209 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 32,512 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 32,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 30,874 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 28,753 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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Y178 JGC is a 2001 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Barchetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 72,851 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 Y178 JGC, 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 25 years old, this Fiat Barchetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y178 JGC registered?

Y178 JGC is a 2001 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y178 JGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y178 JGC shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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