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P260 YGF

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,353 mi
Last recorded131,353 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP260 YGF
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 131,353 miles

central rear brake light lens damaged

coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 125,696 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2017 125,696 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear discs corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2016 125,174 miles

Rear brake discs corroding

Rear exhaust corroding

Fail 30 Mar 2015 124,394 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2015 124,394 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2014 123,745 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2013 123,083 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2013 123,083 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2012 122,346 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2012 122,346 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 121,200 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 121,200 miles

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

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

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 116,085 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 111,612 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 108,414 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 101,574 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 94,321 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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P260 YGF is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P260 YGF, 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 P260 YGF registered?

P260 YGF is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P260 YGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P260 YGF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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