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P168 PLM

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,427 mi
Last recorded73,427 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 PLM
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 73,427 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 73,281 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front floor starting to rust

offside rear shocker starting to leak

Pass 1 May 2008 71,627 miles

offside front floor starting to rust

rear sub frame mountings worn

tail pipe starting to rust

Pass 2 May 2007 69,958 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 64,854 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 64,827 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P168 PLM is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P168 PLM, 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 P168 PLM registered?

P168 PLM is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P168 PLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P168 PLM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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