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N190 MHR

1996 Fiat Barchetta

Yellow Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

93,472 mi
Last recorded93,472 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Barchetta86,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN190 MHR
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2025 93,472 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill / floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 90,733 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside inner wheel arch corroded,not within 30cm of suspension component

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 90,731 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sticker on windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor area at jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside inner wheel arch corroded ,not within 30 cm of suspension component

Offside front floor repair covered with sealant

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 90,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi pipe sitting low and slightly damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear brakes have slight imbalance

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 89,032 miles

new brakes fitted to rear axles

Fail 27 Feb 2020 89,032 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 89,032 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire loose on down pipes (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 85,979 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner CV gaiter starting to perish

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 85,943 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor in centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner CV gaiter starting to perish

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 May 2013 85,665 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 17 May 2013 85,645 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 85,515 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 85,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 82,690 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 80,827 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 78,658 miles

Corrosion throughout exhaust system

Corrosion throughout underside

Corrosion to front and rear flexi-hose ferrules

Corrosion to front and rear springs

Cracks in both front headlamps - not affecting beam image

Nearside front tyre at 1.6mm - meets minimum requirement for MOT

Offside front and nearside rear tyres cracks in outer walls

Fail 7 Feb 2008 78,656 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Corrosion throughout exhaust system

Corrosion throughout underside

Corrosion to front and rear flexi-hose ferrules

Corrosion to front and rear springs

Cracks in both front headlamps - not affecting beam image

Nearside front tyre at 1.6mm - meets minimum requirement for MOT

Offside front and nearside rear tyres cracks in outer walls

Fail 11 Jan 2008 78,428 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Advisory corrosion to brake pipes MARKED IN BLUE

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

Corrosion throughout exhaust system

Corrosion throughout underside

Corrosion to front and rear springs

Cracks in both headlamps - not affecting beam image

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre at 1.6mm meets minimum requirement only for MOT

Offside front and nearside rear tyres cracks in outer walls

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

Slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 24 Jan 2007 75,968 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 73,210 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all tyres perished

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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N190 MHR 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 55%.

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 N190 MHR, 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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N190 MHR is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 20 February 1996.

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