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N359 OGC

1996 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,774 mi
Last recorded2,774 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Fiat Barchetta86,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN359 OGC
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 2,774 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 2,686 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear exhaust mounting starting to split

o/s and n/s rear flexi brake hose ferrules starting to corrode

rear subframe mounting rubbers starting deteriorate

Pass 25 Jul 2007 62,721 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 55,701 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre rubs on plastic wheel arch liner

Fail 8 Aug 2006 55,670 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

handbrake performance just meets M O T standards

offside rear tyre rubs on plastic wheel arch liner

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 OGC is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N359 OGC, 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 OGC registered?

N359 OGC is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N359 OGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N359 OGC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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