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N520 DDY

1996 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,975 mi
Last recorded109,975 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Fiat Barchetta86,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN520 DDY
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 109,975 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 106,073 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 105,109 miles

front number plate damaged just acceptable

Pass 14 Aug 2008 100,969 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 93,167 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise both rear tyres close to the wheel arch

advise front no plate split

advise wipers slow to park

Pass 30 Aug 2007 93,167 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise both rear tyres close to the wheel arch

advise front no plate split

advise wipers slow to park

Fail 12 Jun 2006 83,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front no plate cracked †n/s/f brake pad warning light wire broken

Pass 12 Jun 2006 83,276 miles

front no plate cracked †n/s/f brake pad warning light wire broken

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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N520 DDY is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N520 DDY, 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 N520 DDY registered?

N520 DDY is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N520 DDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N520 DDY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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