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P506 XAT

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Yellow Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,725 mi
Last recorded74,725 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP506 XAT
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2026 74,725 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 74,375 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 74,022 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 73,847 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 73,223 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 72,310 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 71,731 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 70,725 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 70,094 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 68,977 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 67,903 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 66,529 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 64,398 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 63,425 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 62,633 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 61,883 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 60,564 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 60,164 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 58,688 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 56,444 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 54,131 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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P506 XAT is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Yellow with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P506 XAT, 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

How do I check the history of P506 XAT?

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What year was P506 XAT registered?

P506 XAT is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P506 XAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P506 XAT shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P506 XAT have outstanding finance?

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