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P530 ACD

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,438 mi
Last recorded106,438 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP530 ACD
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 106,438 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 106,357 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 106,337 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 106,337 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2015 105,892 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 105,468 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2014 105,460 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 102,838 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 99,528 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 92,254 miles

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

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 20 Apr 2010 83,616 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 83,616 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 74,385 miles

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 28 Apr 2009 74,385 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 6 May 2008 63,787 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 63,620 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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P530 ACD is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P530 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 P530 ACD registered?

P530 ACD is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P530 ACD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P530 ACD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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