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P557 ACD

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,825 mi
Last recorded81,825 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP557 ACD
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 81,825 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs badly pitted (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 80,049 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 80,049 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 76,442 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 75,021 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 74,171 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 74,171 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 74,150 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 74,150 miles

play in top steering column

Pass 15 Mar 2010 73,678 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 70,402 miles

o/s/r shock absoreber damp

slight play o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 19 Jun 2008 69,066 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2007 69,044 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 69,044 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2006 59,549 miles

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

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

crack in screen outside swept area

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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P557 ACD is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P557 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P557 ACD registered?

P557 ACD is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P557 ACD safe to buy?

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