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N299 JLE

1996 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

39,513 mi
Last recorded39,513 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Barchetta86,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN299 JLE
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 39,513 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 39,423 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 39,423 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 39,310 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 39,173 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 38,842 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 38,810 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 38,744 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 38,716 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 38,536 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 38,476 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 38,427 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 38,188 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 38,127 miles

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

off side rear wheel bearing slightly rough

oil cooler pipes corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2011 38,070 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 37,682 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 37,233 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 36,603 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 35,893 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 35,163 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 34,991 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 34,991 miles

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

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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N299 JLE is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 N299 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N299 JLE?

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What year was N299 JLE registered?

N299 JLE is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N299 JLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N299 JLE shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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