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N213 JLE

1996 Fiat Barchetta

Orange Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,731 mi
Last recorded42,731 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Barchetta86,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN213 JLE
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 42,731 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 42,731 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 42,731 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 42,168 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 41,132 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 39,966 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 39,408 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 39,032 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear parking brake slight low

Pass 25 May 2018 38,640 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 37,580 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 36,301 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 35,786 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 35,536 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 35,299 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 35,299 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 34,920 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2011 34,806 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 34,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2010 34,004 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 32,722 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 May 2009 32,722 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 31,870 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2008 31,870 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 29,214 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 26,863 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 26,863 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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N213 JLE is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta in Orange with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 N213 JLE, 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 N213 JLE registered?

N213 JLE is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 28 May 1996.

Is N213 JLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N213 JLE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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