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N359 HGS

1996 Fiat Barchetta

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,050 mi
Last recorded89,050 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Fiat Barchetta86,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN359 HGS
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2010 89,050 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 89,050 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 89,024 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 89,023 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N359 HGS is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N359 HGS, 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 N359 HGS registered?

N359 HGS is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 26 March 1996.

Is N359 HGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N359 HGS shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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