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P471 JYB

1996 Fiat Barchetta

Yellow Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

44,689 mi
Last recorded44,689 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Fiat Barchetta86,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP471 JYB
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 44,689 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 44,285 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 44,020 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 43,725 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 43,531 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 42,699 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 42,699 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 41,961 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 39,980 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 39,286 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 37,600 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 35,765 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 34,218 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 34,004 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 32,634 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 31,901 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 29,514 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 28,152 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 26,166 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 24,823 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 22,519 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 20,684 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 19,754 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 19,026 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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P471 JYB is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta in Yellow with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 P471 JYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P471 JYB registered?

P471 JYB is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 12 September 1996.

Is P471 JYB safe to buy?

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