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P431 ACD

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,643 mi
Last recorded35,643 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP431 ACD
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 35,643 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 32,237 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Very slight bind to nearside rear wheel

Pass 14 Mar 2012 28,408 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 28,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 27,427 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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P431 ACD is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P431 ACD, 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 P431 ACD?

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What year was P431 ACD registered?

P431 ACD is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P431 ACD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P431 ACD shows 5 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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