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P57 LOF

1996 Fiat Barchetta

Orange Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

74,094 mi
Last recorded74,094 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Barchetta86,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP57 LOF
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2025 74,094 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 74,077 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2025 74,053 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2023 73,634 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 73,958 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2023 73,573 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020
Pass 2 Mar 2009 68,093 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 68,093 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2008 65,963 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 65,957 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 59,577 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 59,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 55,819 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 55,819 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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P57 LOF is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta in Orange with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 P57 LOF, 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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What year was P57 LOF registered?

P57 LOF is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P57 LOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P57 LOF shows 15 tests with a 46.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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