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N29 YOA

1996 Fiat Barchetta

Yellow Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

86,533 mi
Last recorded86,533 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Barchetta86,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN29 YOA
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2026 86,533 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 85,876 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 85,876 miles

Fuel pipe leaking in engine bay under the suspension strut brace (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 85,428 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 85,418 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))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 84,881 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 84,668 miles

all brake discs rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2020 84,544 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 84,175 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 83,517 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 82,346 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 78,796 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 74,437 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 74,432 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

offside inner cv boot starting to perish

Pass 24 Jan 2012 66,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 54,264 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Slight smell of fuel inside vehicle. No visible leaks.

Fail 25 Jan 2011 54,264 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Slight smell of fuel inside vehicle. No visible leaks.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 50,806 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 50,806 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 48,781 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 47,958 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2007 47,953 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 46,300 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2005 44,944 miles

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

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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N29 YOA is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta in Yellow with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 N29 YOA, 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 N29 YOA registered?

N29 YOA is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 25 March 1996.

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