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P427 XGK

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,624 mi
Last recorded127,624 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP427 XGK
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 127,624 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 127,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 126,468 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 125,321 miles

front and rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2021 122,758 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 122,051 miles

corrosion to nearside rear metal brake pipe

corrosion to offside front metal brake pipe

offside front tyre heavily wearing on inner edge

vehicle corrosion

Fail 24 Feb 2020 122,051 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

corrosion to nearside rear metal brake pipe

corrosion to offside front metal brake pipe

offside front tyre heavily wearing on inner edge

vehicle corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2019 108,966 miles

corrosion to offside front metal brake pipe

oil leak

slight corrosion to nearside and offside rear brake hose ferules

slight corrosion to nearside rear metal brake pipe

slight play in offside rear subframe bush

slight play in offside rear suspension trailing arm bush/pin

vehicle corrosion

Fail 8 Mar 2019 108,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

corrosion to offside front metal brake pipe

oil leak

slight corrosion to nearside and offside rear brake hose ferules

slight corrosion to nearside rear metal brake pipe

slight leak from exhaust back box / centre joint

slight play in offside rear subframe bush

slight play in offside rear suspension trailing arm bush/pin

vehicle corrosion

Fail 16 Feb 2019 108,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 106,149 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 105,009 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 105,009 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 104,083 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 102,911 miles

oil leak from cam cover gasket

Pass 7 Feb 2014 97,990 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 97,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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 1 Mar 2013 91,012 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 88,667 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 88,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 85,979 miles

o/s/r tyre slight perishing

Pass 15 Jan 2010 80,444 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 80,444 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2009 763,423 miles

Rear springs slighty corroded.

Slight play in off side track rod end.

Pass 21 Jan 2008 71,968 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 67,333 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 67,333 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 62,991 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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P427 XGK is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P427 XGK, 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 P427 XGK registered?

P427 XGK is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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