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LJ51 PGU

2001 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

284,903 mi
Last recorded284,903 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Fiat Barchetta72,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 PGU
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 284,903 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 284,899 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides rear metal brake pipes rusted / pitted where yellow chalk marked (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible registration plate deteriated (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper not working both wipers inop / must work in pairs (3.4 (a))

Headlamp are incorrectly positioned out of allignment (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front head lights projecting weak beam / lens blemished smujjed (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended driver,s side not returning well (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both brake discs severely rusted / brakes inefficient readings (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both tyres worn on the inside / not quite min tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear brake discs severely rusted , reduced brake readings (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability osr floor under vehicle rusted part off (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened front/rear anti roll bars have rust appearing and rusting (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Coil spring worn front / rear coil springs are rusting / rusted (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured on top of cyl head / ht lead loom wiring exposed / not dangerous . attn advised (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired both front/rear brake caliper bodies rusted ./ and rusting (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity allumination reduced (4.2.3 (b) (i))

all front / rear rubber mountings showing weakness / ok at present

front/rear brake pads appeared to be rusted on working part . will need replacing when discs replaced

steering rack feels rough / inspected unladen when jacked up / side to side turns / ok at present

Pass 23 Oct 2015 274,727 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

hole in offside rear floor pan , not near any prescribed areas

Fail 23 Oct 2015 274,727 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

hole in offside rear floor pan , not near any prescribed areas

Pass 7 Nov 2014 258,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 258,164 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

oil low on dipstick

Pass 1 Oct 2013 246,317 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Sep 2013 246,315 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator does not face the front (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 24,056 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2013 24,054 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator does not face the front (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2012 227,254 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 227,254 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 211,212 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 211,211 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 185,450 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 152,730 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 123,004 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2008 123,004 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 84,550 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 84,550 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 46,638 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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LJ51 PGU is a 2001 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PGU, 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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LJ51 PGU is a 2001 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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