FIAT BARCHETTA R26VLY has 12 MOTs

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This 1997 FIAT BARCHETTA has Passed 8 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 84,657 miles 6 months ago on Tuesday 31st March 2026 at 11:31.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 30th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Friday 1st October 2027.

R26VLY MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED30TH MARCH 202784,657 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread Both (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Steering Column Top Bearing Slightly Worn (2.2.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED30TH MARCH 202684,654 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread Both (0.1 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Steering Column Top Bearing Slightly Worn (2.2.2 (b))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  8. MINOR - Battery Insecure But Not Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Electrical Wiring Insecure And Connectors Likely To Become Disconnected Battery (4.11 (a) (ii))
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  11. MAJOR - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  12. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED10TH MAY 20229TH MAY 202384,463 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened All Four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED4TH MAY 202284,462 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened All Four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases Front Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Light Intensity Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Light Intensity Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (a))
PASSED6TH APRIL 20215TH APRIL 202284,358 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
FAILED6TH APRIL 202184,358 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  3. PRS - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  4. PRS - Nearside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. PRS - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
PASSED27TH JUNE 201926TH DECEMBER 202083,807 MI
FAILED14TH JUNE 201983,796 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Bulging Under Pressure (1.1.12 (d))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Service Brake Has No Recorded Effort At A Wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Service Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  5. DANGEROUS - Front Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle By More Than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
PASSED15TH JUNE 201814TH JUNE 201983,510 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Advise Brake Discs Rusted & Pitted
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn On Inner Edge
PASSED25TH JANUARY 200830TH JANUARY 200981,958 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  5. USER ENTERED - Slight Corrosion Forming On Floors.
PASSED31ST JANUARY 200730TH JANUARY 200878,936 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED30TH JANUARY 200629TH JANUARY 200773,752 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

R26VLY Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

R26VLY MOT Comments

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R26VLY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 84,657 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,919 miles

R26VLY FAQs

This Fiat Barchetta with registration R26VLY was manufactured on Wednesday 31st December 1997 so it is currently 29 years old. Its colour is Green and it has a 1.7 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 84,657 miles, so this Fiat has travelled an average of 2,919 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 12 MOTs on record for this Fiat Barchetta beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means R26VLY has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Fiat Barchetta has had 25 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 14 Major, 2 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Fiat Barchetta is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 year on Friday 1st October 2027 .

Does R26VLY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 22nd September 2026 R26VLY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is R26VLY Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 22nd September 2026 R26VLY does have Tax. Read more

When does R26VLY Tax expire?

The current Tax for R26VLY will expire in 1 year on Friday 1st October 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does R26VLY MOT expire?

The current MOT for R26VLY will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 30th March 2027. Read more

When did R26VLY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for R26VLY was on Tuesday 31st March 2026 at 11:31. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has R26VLY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 12 MOTs on record for R26VLY we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has R26VLY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 12 MOTs on record for R26VLY we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is R26VLY?

R26VLY is registered as a 1997 Fiat Barchetta. Read more

How many miles has R26VLY done?

The odometer reading for R26VLY at the last MOT in March 2026 was 84,657 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 2,919 miles per year. Read more

How old is R26VLY?

The vehicle R26VLY was manufactured in 1997 so it is currently 29 years old. It was first registered on Friday 1st August 1997. Read more

What colour is R26VLY?

The official colour of R26VLY is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does R26VLY have?

R26VLY has a 1.7 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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