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P158 HBC

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

239,221 mi
Last recorded239,221 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP158 HBC
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 239,221 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust slightly rusty and blowing.

Fail 11 Apr 2013 239,221 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust slightly rusty and blowing.

Fail 6 Jun 2011 239,054 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 239,054 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 239,054 miles

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 235,447 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 234,925 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)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

NS Gaiter pinholed

NSR Tyre low on tread

Pass 15 Oct 2008 207,720 miles

head lamp pattern created with beam benders with out affecting out put

Fail 15 Oct 2008 207,690 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Oct 2008 207,671 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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P158 HBC is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P158 HBC, 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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P158 HBC is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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