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P481 FEJ

1996 Fiat Barchetta

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,200 mi
Last recorded55,200 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Barchetta86,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP481 FEJ
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2009 55,200 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 51,821 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 48,722 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 48,722 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Dec 2005 43,562 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 43,562 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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P481 FEJ is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P481 FEJ, 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.

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How do I check the history of P481 FEJ?

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What year was P481 FEJ registered?

P481 FEJ is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 21 October 1996.

Is P481 FEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P481 FEJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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