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N230 OGF

1996 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,735 mi
Last recorded55,735 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Barchetta86,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN230 OGF
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 55,735 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 55,732 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 55,413 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 55,411 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 54,656 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 54,151 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 54,151 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 52,791 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 52,480 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 48,128 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 48,128 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 46,033 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 43,768 miles

slight damage to nearside front bonnet.

Pass 22 Oct 2016 40,917 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 37,621 miles

handbrake lever high, reserve travel.

Pass 24 Oct 2014 36,301 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 35,314 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 34,754 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 26 Oct 2012 34,754 miles

Offside rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 26 Oct 2011 34,732 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 34,732 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 34,488 miles

Off side front tyre worn on the inside edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 34,488 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Off side front tyre worn on the inside edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 34,185 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 33,511 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 33,505 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 32,965 miles

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

Restricted rear view through deteriorated soft top rear window

Pass 15 May 2006 32,312 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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N230 OGF is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N230 OGF, 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 N230 OGF registered?

N230 OGF is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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