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N480 JBY

1996 Fiat Barchetta

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,942 mi
Last recorded154,942 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 1996 Fiat Barchetta86,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN480 JBY
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 154,942 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 25 Mar 2020 154,942 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center & rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Mar 2017 154,803 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 154,785 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 148,337 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 148,337 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2012 141,999 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake discs inner surfaces corroded

strong advise offside rear tyre cut deep in threaded area

view to inner brake pads limited

Fail 29 Sep 2012 141,715 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers side front tyre had 10 lbs air in it

rear brake discs inner surfaces corroded

strong advise offside rear tyre cut deep in threaded area

view to inner brake pads limited

Pass 2 Apr 2011 134,100 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 133,889 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 127,203 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 121,544 miles

Oil leak present.Both front tyres close to legal limits.Both rear brake pipes and ferrules rusty>o\s\r tyre cracking up

Fail 10 Jan 2009 121,289 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 113,430 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 106,159 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 106,071 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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N480 JBY is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N480 JBY, 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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N480 JBY is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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