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P723 AWV

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,273 mi
Last recorded141,273 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP723 AWV
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 141,273 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 141,273 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 138,815 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 138,717 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 138,612 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 138,612 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 138,287 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 138,281 miles

Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 135,872 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 35,866 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 135,476 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 133,177 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 122,315 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 122,281 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 111,256 miles

Slight noise at near side rear wheel bearing

Pass 6 Aug 2010 106,967 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 101,794 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 97,372 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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P723 AWV is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P723 AWV, 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 P723 AWV registered?

P723 AWV is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P723 AWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P723 AWV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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