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P295 MKJ

1996 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

25,164 mi
Last recorded25,164 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Fiat Barchetta86,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP295 MKJ
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2014 25,164 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 25,164 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 24,105 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 24,026 miles

Left hand front tyre slight perished and cracking on wall early attension adviced

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 24,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Left hand front tyre slight perished and cracking on wall early attension adviced

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

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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P295 MKJ is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Barchetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 86,952 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 P295 MKJ, 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 30 years old, this Fiat Barchetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P295 MKJ registered?

P295 MKJ is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P295 MKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P295 MKJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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