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N9 LWR

1999 Fiat Barchetta

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

209,418 mi
Last recorded209,418 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Fiat Barchetta75,289 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN9 LWR
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 209,418 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 209,385 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light White light emitted. (4.5.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2021 206,150 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 206,141 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 196,805 miles

Corrosion to all prescribed areas

Hand brake travel high

Wiper blades smearing windscreen

Fail 20 Nov 2017 196,785 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner closing panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner closing panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Corrosion to all prescribed areas

Hand brake travel high

Wiper blades smearing windscreen

Pass 16 Nov 2016 18,773 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 182,975 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 173,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2012 162,551 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

wipers weak

Pass 17 Mar 2012 162,551 miles

wipers weak

Fail 13 Feb 2012 162,375 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

exchaust manifold heatshield broken and rattling

exhaust rear silencer clamp rusty

wiper blades split

Pass 16 Feb 2011 149,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre inner edge starting to wear unevenly

Fail 16 Feb 2011 149,682 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre inner edge starting to wear unevenly

Pass 27 Jan 2010 135,098 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009
Pass 22 Feb 2008 107,533 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 94,116 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 93,862 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 77,699 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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N9 LWR is a 1999 Fiat Barchetta in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1999 Fiat Barchetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 75,289 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 N9 LWR, 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 27 years old, this Fiat Barchetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N9 LWR is a 1999 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 8 October 1999.

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