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P665 LDP

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,847 mi
Last recorded67,847 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP665 LDP
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 67,847 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 63,448 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 63,447 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 62,863 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 62,119 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 61,311 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 61,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Beam pattern incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both front tyres out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 60,838 miles

oil leaks

rear wheel inner beads slightly damaged

Fail 8 Dec 2017 60,830 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2017 60,788 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2016 60,468 miles

all coil springs rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2015 60,062 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 May 2014 59,246 miles

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 3 Nov 2009 58,798 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 55,328 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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P665 LDP 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 73.3%.

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 P665 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 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 P665 LDP registered?

P665 LDP is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P665 LDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P665 LDP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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