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P524 YGJ

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,743 mi
Last recorded53,743 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP524 YGJ
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 53,743 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear discs slightly pitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 52,277 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2009 52,277 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2008 51,132 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2007 48,420 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 48,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2006 46,281 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 46,281 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P524 YGJ is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P524 YGJ, 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 P524 YGJ registered?

P524 YGJ is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P524 YGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P524 YGJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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