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LJ51 PFX

2001 Fiat Barchetta

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,686 mi
Last recorded48,686 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Fiat Barchetta72,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 PFX
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 48,686 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 48,686 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 47,397 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 45,027 miles

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

Steering colomn noisy in operation, Front and rear brake discs rusty with standimg,

Fail 19 Jul 2010 45,027 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering colomn noisy in operation, Front and rear brake discs rusty with standimg,

Pass 8 Nov 2005 44,620 miles

Rear tyres low on tread 2.5mm

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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LJ51 PFX is a 2001 Fiat Barchetta in Black with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Barchetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 72,851 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 LJ51 PFX, 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 25 years old, this Fiat Barchetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ51 PFX registered?

LJ51 PFX is a 2001 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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The MOT history for LJ51 PFX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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