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P510 PLM

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Yellow Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,709 mi
Last recorded124,709 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP510 PLM
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2006 124,709 miles

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

excessive corroision of o/s/f floor

Fail 10 Oct 2006 124,681 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

excessive corroision of o/s/f floor

Pass 1 Oct 2005 116,609 miles

corroision of o/s/f metal brake pipe to flexible brake hose

damaged to o/s/f tyre side wall

movement/play in n/s/r radius arm bearing/bushes

slight movement play in o/s/r suspension arm bearins/bush

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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P510 PLM is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Yellow with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P510 PLM, 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 P510 PLM registered?

P510 PLM is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P510 PLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P510 PLM shows 3 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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