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P115 TMY

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,696 mi
Last recorded57,696 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP115 TMY
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2013 57,696 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cut in o/s/f tyre not showing cords

front number plate cracked but not likley to be misread

Fail 7 Sep 2012 56,400 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 56,400 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 53,683 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 49,446 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 49,441 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 45,683 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 45,681 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 42,887 miles

front number plate cracked

offside rear fog lamp lens cracked

Fail 9 Jun 2006 42,887 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate cracked

offside rear fog lamp lens cracked

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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P115 TMY is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 P115 TMY, 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 P115 TMY registered?

P115 TMY is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 23 June 1997.

Is P115 TMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P115 TMY shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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