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J70 TAC

1996 Fiat Barchetta

Orange Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,918 mi
Last recorded78,918 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 1996 Fiat Barchetta86,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 TAC
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 78,918 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 78,576 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 77,452 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 76,385 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 73,475 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 71,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 79,693 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 67,092 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 62,870 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 18 Jun 2008 60,068 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2007 56,402 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 May 2007 56,402 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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J70 TAC is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta in Orange with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 J70 TAC, 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 J70 TAC registered?

J70 TAC is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is J70 TAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J70 TAC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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