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P167 AAA

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,007 mi
Last recorded49,007 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP167 AAA
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 49,007 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded exhaust slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper blade damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 48,920 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all coil springs rusty

exhaust corroded

slight corrosion on some brake pipes

slight play steering rack and steering column

Fail 31 Mar 2021 48,919 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor near jacking point and sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre looks as though its been run flat 195/55/15

all coil springs rusty

both head lamps dull

corrosion underside

exhaust corroded

slight corrosion on some brake pipes

slight noise when n/s/r wheel spun ( brakes )

slight play steering rack and steering column

slight wear front brakes also rear brakes slightly corroded

Pass 13 May 2019 48,555 miles

slight corrosion on floor

slight play in n/s/r radius arm bearings

Fail 10 May 2019 48,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake efficiency just met, handbrake cables slightly deteriorated and n/s/r caliper lever not fully returning

slight corrosion on floor

slight play in n/s/r radius arm bearings

spare tyre flat

Pass 31 Mar 2017 48,463 miles

parking brake only just making min readings

slight corrosion on floor

Fail 17 Mar 2017 48,460 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)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 48,107 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 47,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 47,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 46,997 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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P167 AAA is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P167 AAA, 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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P167 AAA is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 15 September 1997.

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