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P505 ACD

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

122,955 mi
Last recorded122,955 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP505 ACD
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 122,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

power steering pipes rusty

rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded all4

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 20 Nov 2015 122,856 miles

offside brake binding slightly

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2014 122,814 miles

Oil leak

all brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

lower effort recorded at offside rear on parking brake

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2013 122,599 miles

Oil leak

all brake flex hose ferrules slightly corroded

lower effort recorded at offside rear on parking brake

powe steering pipes rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2012 122,251 miles

brake discs rusty

flex brake pipe ferrules slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipes becoming corroded

offside inner constant velocity gaiter slightly deteriorated

oil leak

parking brake may require attention readings near minimum requirements

play in steering column

power steering pipes corroding

rear brake pipes coated with oil difficult to assess

screen slight damage

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 11 Sep 2012 122,251 miles

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

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

brake discs rusty

flex brake pipe ferrules slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipes becoming corroded

offside inner constant velocity gaiter slightly deteriorated

oil leak

play in steering column

power steering pipes corroding

rear brake pipes coated with oil difficult to assess

screen slight damage

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 1 Sep 2011 120,267 miles

Loose baffles in rear exhaust silencer

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Slight damage to windscreen at nearside

Small oil leak at gearbox

Pass 17 Aug 2010 119,893 miles

oil leak at gearbox

baffles loose in rear exhaust silencer

brake pipes at rear slightly corroded

nearside headlamp beam image poor

slight damage to winscreen at nearside

Pass 16 Jul 2009 119,372 miles

Baffles slightly loose in rear silencer

Brake pipes at rear slightly corroded

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

Slight damage to windscreen at nearside

Very small oil leak at gearbox

Pass 1 Jul 2008 117,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight damage to windscraeen at nearside

Pass 29 Jun 2007 114,800 miles

Baffles slightly loose in rear exhaust silencer

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

Slight damage to windscreen at nearside

Pass 29 Jun 2006 113,884 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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P505 ACD is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P505 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 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 P505 ACD registered?

P505 ACD is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P505 ACD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P505 ACD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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