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P470 ACD

1998 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

153,436 mi
Last recorded153,436 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Barchetta74,431 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP470 ACD
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 153,436 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear axle - Nearside weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 152,523 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 151,784 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 150,095 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 149,042 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 146,893 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 145,243 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 143,468 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 141,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 139,743 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s and o/s rear floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 137,594 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 132,883 miles

Considerable wear and pitting both front disc inner faces

Nearside front tyre worn inner shoulder

Rear exhaust clamp loose

Some rust N/S and O/S rear brake pipes

Some under-body and component corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2014 126,392 miles

Considerable wear and pitting both front brake disc inner faces

Nearside front tyre worn inner quarter

Nearside rear tyre worn outer quarter

Some rust nearside rear brake pipes

Fail 28 Feb 2014 126,064 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Considerable wear and pitting both front brake disc inner faces

Engine oil level low

Nearside front tyre worn inner quarter

Nearside rear tyre worn outer quarter

Some rust nearside rear brake pipes

Pass 2 Mar 2013 116,879 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2013 116,879 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2012 114,668 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 111,812 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 109,034 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 106,426 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 106,422 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 101,719 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 101,719 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 97,803 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 82,747 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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P470 ACD is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Barchetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 74,431 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 P470 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 28 years old, this Fiat Barchetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P470 ACD registered?

P470 ACD is a 1998 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 19 February 1998.

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