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P577 BCP

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Black Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,535 mi
Last recorded130,535 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP577 BCP
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2010 130,535 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 130,535 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 126,704 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 126,704 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 122,821 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 122,812 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 115,641 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 113,012 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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P577 BCP is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Black 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 P577 BCP, 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 P577 BCP registered?

P577 BCP is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P577 BCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P577 BCP 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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