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J13 XTP

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,165 mi
Last recorded120,165 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 XTP
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 120,165 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 120,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 110,078 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 101,463 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 94,543 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 94,542 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 86,171 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 78,930 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 78,928 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 71,775 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 62,721 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 59,579 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 59,564 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 53,897 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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J13 XTP is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Barchetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 81,074 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 J13 XTP, 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 29 years old, this Fiat Barchetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J13 XTP registered?

J13 XTP is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is J13 XTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J13 XTP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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