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B17 RCH

1996 Fiat Barchetta

Yellow Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,992 mi
Last recorded26,992 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 1996 Fiat Barchetta86,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 RCH
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 26,992 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 26,679 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 26,679 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 26,548 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 26,341 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 26,078 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 25,841 miles

slight exhaust blow

Fail 24 Aug 2016 25,841 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

slight exhaust blow

Pass 11 Aug 2015 25,687 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 25,189 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 25,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 24,978 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 24,475 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 24,293 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 23,573 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 22,927 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 21,198 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 21,189 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 20,681 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 20,006 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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B17 RCH is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta in Yellow with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Barchetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 86,952 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 B17 RCH, 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 30 years old, this Fiat Barchetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B17 RCH registered?

B17 RCH is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 5 June 1996.

Is B17 RCH safe to buy?

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