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P538 PRJ

1996 Fiat Barchetta

Orange Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,612 mi
Last recorded31,612 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Fiat Barchetta86,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP538 PRJ
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2008 31,612 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 31,251 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 31,242 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 28,571 miles

front brakes out of balance by 24%. advise brakes are checked

handbrake effort just above minimum

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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P538 PRJ is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta in Orange with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Barchetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 86,952 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 P538 PRJ, 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 30 years old, this Fiat Barchetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of P538 PRJ?

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What year was P538 PRJ registered?

P538 PRJ is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P538 PRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P538 PRJ shows 4 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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