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P215 FRX

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Orange Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,371 mi
Last recorded40,371 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP215 FRX
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 40,371 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 40,283 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 39,779 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 39,564 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 38,700 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 38,333 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 37,711 miles

Front brake disc's slightly pitted

Fail 28 Apr 2011 37,711 miles

Front brake disc's slightly pitted

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 37,102 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pad wear wiring loose on offside front

Fail 21 Apr 2010 37,102 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pad wear wiring loose on offside front

Pass 27 Apr 2009 36,261 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 35,444 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 34,753 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 32,137 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2006 32,137 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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P215 FRX is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Orange with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P215 FRX, 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 P215 FRX registered?

P215 FRX is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is P215 FRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P215 FRX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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