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Fiat Barchetta

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 1,747 cc

T879 LUJMOT history

T879 LUJ is a purple petrol Fiat Barchetta first used on 1 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Jun 2023 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 116,995 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jun 2023
Mileage
116,995 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2022
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T879 LUJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
Barchetta
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,747 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T879 LUJ was last recorded at 116,995 miles on 10 Jun 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,995 miles · 9 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 116,995 miles
  • 2021 – 116,515 miles
  • 2019 – 116,468 miles
  • 2014 – 115,770 miles
  • 2010 – 110,686 miles
  • 2009 – 99,024 miles
  • 2007 – 86,545 miles
  • 2005 – 67,384 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,995 miles
  • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Front and Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Nearside and Offside Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside Upper Marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • All tyres cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

15 tests since 7 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,995 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    116,995 miles
    Test number
    687288821394
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Front and Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Nearside and Offside Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside Upper Marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail116,995 miles (+480)5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,995 miles
    Test number
    486240260495
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Nearside and Offside Front and Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Nearside and Offside Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside Upper Marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass116,515 miles (+47)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    116,515 miles
    Test number
    635561049678
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass116,468 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    116,468 miles
    Test number
    665945014860
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking

  5. Fail116,458 miles (+688)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,458 miles
    Test number
    458020705267
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking

  6. Pass115,770 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    115,770 miles
    Test number
    188433504244
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll tyre walls slightly perished and split

  7. Fail115,770 miles (+5,084)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,770 miles
    Test number
    398623104493
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll tyre walls slightly perished and split

  8. Pass110,686 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    110,686 miles
    Test number
    571246350131
    • NoteN/s/f inner cv boot split

  9. Fail110,686 km8 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,686 km
    Test number
    293992250199
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/f inner cv boot split

  10. Pass99,024 miles (+232)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    99,024 miles
    Test number
    942903859184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCorrosion n/s/f and n/s/r floors
    • NoteRepairs to exhaust

  11. Fail98,792 miles (+12,247)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,792 miles
    Test number
    860487949159
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCorrosion n/s/f floor
    • NoteCorrosion on underside of vehicle

  12. Pass86,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    86,545 miles
    Test number
    123177137347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail74,847 km1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,847 km
    Test number
    504079016370
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn inner edges
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded/worn

  14. Pass74,847 km2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    74,847 km
    Test number
    984109316379
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn inner edges
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded/worn

  15. Pass67,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    67,384 miles
    Test number
    352641945388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T879 LUJ

Does T879 LUJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T879 LUJ expired on 9 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T879 LUJ?
The MOT on T879 LUJ expired on 9 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T879 LUJ done?
T879 LUJ was recorded at 116,995 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2022, an average of 3,006 miles a year.
Has T879 LUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T879 LUJ has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on T879 LUJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T879 LUJ find?
T879 LUJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2022 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside; front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside; coil spring corroded nearside and offside front and rear, and 3 more.

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