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P474 EJO

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Orange Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

61,855 mi
Last recorded61,855 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP474 EJO
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 61,855 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 60,742 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 59,821 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 59,382 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 58,833 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak , seeping

Pass 9 Sep 2020 56,639 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 55,985 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 55,479 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 55,066 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 54,446 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 52,528 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 52,759 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 52,759 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 52,205 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 52,205 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 50,513 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 50,513 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 49,766 miles

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

inner edges of front tyres worn.

Fail 24 Jun 2008 46,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 46,398 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 44,944 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 44,944 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 44,390 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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P474 EJO is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Orange with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P474 EJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P474 EJO registered?

P474 EJO is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P474 EJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P474 EJO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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