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N466 VPB

1996 Fiat Barchetta

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

72,425 mi
Last recorded72,425 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 1996 Fiat Barchetta86,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN466 VPB
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 72,425 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 72,311 miles

Nearside Front floor ex corroded but not in any pa

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 71,647 miles

Nearside Front floor holed and corroded to excess but not in any prescribed area

Fail 24 Jun 2017 71,637 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Front floor holed and corroded to excess but not in any prescribed area

Pass 23 Jul 2015 71,438 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 68,033 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 56,922 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

exhaust flexi cover split

Fail 7 Nov 2012 56,801 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

exhaust flexi cover split

Pass 25 Oct 2011 54,639 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 52,806 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 47,567 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 37,665 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 30,378 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 23,925 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 18,931 miles

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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N466 VPB is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 N466 VPB, 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

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What year was N466 VPB registered?

N466 VPB is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 9 April 1996.

Is N466 VPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N466 VPB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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