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P709 XGK

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

53,832 mi
Last recorded53,832 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP709 XGK
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 53,832 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 53,114 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 52,949 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 52,739 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 52,530 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 52,201 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 51,318 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 51,043 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 50,833 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 50,059 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 49,484 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 48,880 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 48,354 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 47,136 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 46,570 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 45,477 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 44,106 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 44,087 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 42,473 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P709 XGK is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 P709 XGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P709 XGK registered?

P709 XGK is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P709 XGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P709 XGK shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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