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N140 OGC

1996 Fiat Barchetta

Yellow Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

38,922 mi
Last recorded38,922 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Barchetta86,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN140 OGC
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 38,922 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 38,563 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 37,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 36,762 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 36,762 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 35,756 miles

TOP END ENGINE OIL LEAK:GOING AROUND/INTO CAM BELT........

Fail 14 Sep 2021 35,744 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

TOP END ENGINE OIL LEAK;GOING AROUND/ONTO CAM BELT....

Pass 21 Sep 2020 34,841 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 34,840 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front on bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front on bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both front to rear at front on bulkhead (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2019 33,078 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 33,078 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative doesnt turn off (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 30,373 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 30,368 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 28,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner arch rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2016 25,642 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 25,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor under seat (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 23,899 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 21,844 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 21,836 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 20,214 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 20,214 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N140 OGC is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta in Yellow with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 N140 OGC, 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 N140 OGC registered?

N140 OGC is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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