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P435 XGK

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Yellow Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,686 mi
Last recorded144,686 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP435 XGK
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 144,686 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 142,619 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 140,516 miles

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

Emissions first fast idle test, C.O. (Carbon Monoxide), Hydracarbon, & Lambda readings too high.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 140,155 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 139,555 miles

Offside wiper streaks slightly

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 139,547 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside wiper streaks slightly

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 138,403 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 138,399 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 136,694 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 135,368 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2012 135,368 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2011 133,805 miles

offside front inner c.v gaitor split

Pass 1 Nov 2010 131,230 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust centrebox rubber mounts starting to perish

n/s/f brake pad warning wire broken

Pass 12 Oct 2009 128,871 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 127,009 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 127,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 122,810 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 113,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 99,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jul 2005 99,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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P435 XGK is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Yellow with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P435 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 P435 XGK registered?

P435 XGK is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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