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N399 DRW

1996 Fiat Barchetta

Orange Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,732 mi
Last recorded91,732 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Barchetta86,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN399 DRW
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 91,732 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 91,507 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 91,289 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 90,879 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 90,647 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 90,400 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 89,943 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 89,943 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 88,977 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 88,723 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 88,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 88,232 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 87,802 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 87,332 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 86,309 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 86,309 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 85,953 miles

advise service brake performance osr

Pass 27 Feb 2009 85,104 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 84,613 miles

advise hand brake just in limits

Pass 22 Nov 2006 84,312 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2006 84,312 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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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N399 DRW is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta in Orange with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N399 DRW, 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 N399 DRW registered?

N399 DRW is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N399 DRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N399 DRW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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