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P191 RYU

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,319 mi
Last recorded57,319 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP191 RYU
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2008 57,319 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

airbag light on

Fail 5 Feb 2008 57,319 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

airbag light on

Pass 2 Feb 2007 52,819 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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P191 RYU is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P191 RYU, 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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How do I check the history of P191 RYU?

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What year was P191 RYU registered?

P191 RYU is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 13 January 1997.

Is P191 RYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P191 RYU shows 3 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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