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P640 DFR

1996 Fiat Barchetta

Green Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,600 mi
Last recorded97,600 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Fiat Barchetta86,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP640 DFR
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2009 97,600 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 95,090 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 95,089 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front headlamp poor output ADVISED REPLACE

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 25 Jun 2007 88,216 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 88,216 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 70,759 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 70,757 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s front tyre is worn on the inside edge

Fail 16 Feb 2006

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Both front tyres are becoming worn on the inside edges

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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P640 DFR is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P640 DFR, 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 P640 DFR registered?

P640 DFR is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P640 DFR safe to buy?

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