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P161 XGH

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,583 mi
Last recorded79,583 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 XGH
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 79,583 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 79,575 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 77,774 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 76,768 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 76,766 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 74,778 miles

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

both front tyres bald on inside edges

Fail 9 Dec 2008 74,778 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres bald on inside edges

Pass 7 Jan 2008 69,115 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 69,115 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 60,510 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 55,240 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 55,240 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P161 XGH is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P161 XGH, 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 P161 XGH registered?

P161 XGH is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P161 XGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P161 XGH shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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