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P579 LDP

1996 Fiat Barchetta

Yellow Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,911 mi
Last recorded114,911 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Fiat Barchetta86,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP579 LDP
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 114,911 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 107,441 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 107,372 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 104,838 miles

Airbag light on

Exhaust centre box rattling

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre has cracking on side wall

Nearside rear tyre has cracking on side wall

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

Pass 12 May 2006 102,155 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 102,155 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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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P579 LDP is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta in Yellow with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P579 LDP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P579 LDP registered?

P579 LDP is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P579 LDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P579 LDP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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