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Fiat Barchetta.
What to Check Before Buying.
The Fiat Barchetta is a charming Italian roadster from the 1990s, loved for its styling and open-top fun. Most were sold in warmer European markets, so UK examples are relatively rare and often cherished by enthusiasts. However, corrosion and age-related electrical faults mean thorough pre-purchase checks are essential. Buyers should scrutinise the bodywork, hood mechanism, and service history carefully.
⚠ Known issue
Corrosion is the Barchetta's biggest enemy, especially around the sills, wheel arches, and floor pan, and can be expensive to repair properly - get the full picture before you buy.
⚠ Common MOT failure
Corrosion to sills and subframes
The average used car has 3+ known model faults the seller won't mention.
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