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P699 ACD

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Yellow Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,010 mi
Last recorded105,010 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP699 ACD
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 105,010 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside slight play in steering column

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 105,008 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside slight play in steering column

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 103,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 103,801 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 102,859 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 101,575 miles

oil weep on engine

surface rust on areas of brake pipes

visible rust on areas of all four suspension coil springs

Fail 10 Apr 2015 100,291 miles

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

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

hole in o/s/r inner wheel arch

Pass 10 Apr 2015 100,291 miles

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

hole in o/s/r inner wheel arch

Pass 8 Apr 2014 99,071 miles

off side front brake binding slightly

Fail 8 Apr 2014 99,071 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side front brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Apr 2013 98,102 miles

Left hand front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 17 Mar 2012 97,171 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 96,052 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust insulators perished

front brake discs slightly scored

sign of oil

small crack n/s/f headlamp

surface rust on all four suspension coil springs

vehicle has been welded

Pass 31 Mar 2010 94,985 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coolant bottle insecure

exhaust insulators perished

n/s washer jet part blocked

sign of oil

small crack in n/s/f headlamp

surface rust on all four suspension coil springs

vehicle has been welded

Pass 31 Mar 2009 92,871 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 90,279 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 87,100 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Mar 2007 87,100 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 85,167 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P699 ACD is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Yellow with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P699 ACD, 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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P699 ACD is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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