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N203 SGY

1996 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,427 mi
Last recorded136,427 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Fiat Barchetta86,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN203 SGY
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013 136,427 miles

Large corrosion hole in floorpan skin under drivers seat.

Fail 26 Jan 2013 136,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Large corrosion hole in floorpan skin under drivers seat.

Pass 1 Feb 2012 128,570 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 128,398 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 121,485 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 1 Feb 2011 121,229 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Feb 2010 115,172 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 112,711 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 110,438 miles

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

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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N203 SGY is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N203 SGY, 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 N203 SGY registered?

N203 SGY is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N203 SGY safe to buy?

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