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P18 ULG

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,557 mi
Last recorded16,557 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 ULG
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2010 16,557 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 16,499 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 15,791 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 15,764 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 15,476 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 15,467 miles

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

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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P18 ULG is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P18 ULG, 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 P18 ULG registered?

P18 ULG is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P18 ULG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P18 ULG shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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