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P120 AWX

1996 Fiat Barchetta

Orange Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

179,578 mi
Last recorded179,578 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Fiat Barchetta86,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP120 AWX
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2007 179,578 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

advise exhaust supported at time of test but could do with improvement

advise minimal play n/s track rod end change as soon as possible

advise slight leak of exhaust gasses front flexible joint replace as soon as possible

Fail 8 Jan 2007 179,538 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

(strong advise) rear number plate broken can still read ok

(strong advise)n/s/r tyre has several deep cuts in tread (not down to cords)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all brake discs corroded on inner faces

exhaust fouling on rear bumper due to flexi joint broken & mounting broken

rear tyres perishing

Pass 9 Dec 2005 154,739 miles

advise o/s & n/s rear wheel bearings slight play adjust as soon as possible

advise o/s front road wheel slightly out of shape but tyre still seating correctly

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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P120 AWX is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta in Orange with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Barchetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 86,952 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 P120 AWX, 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 30 years old, this Fiat Barchetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P120 AWX registered?

P120 AWX is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P120 AWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P120 AWX shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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