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P77 RED

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

63,278 mi
Last recorded63,278 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP77 RED
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 63,278 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 63,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 56,393 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 54,964 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 54,945 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 54,349 miles

chip in windscreen

vehicle corrosion

Fail 16 Mar 2022 54,349 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

chip in windscreen

vehicle corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2021 53,215 miles

chip in windscreen

vehicle corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2021 53,215 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

chip in windscreen

vehicle corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2019 52,182 miles

chip in windscreen

vehicle corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2018 51,130 miles

chip in windscreen

corrosion to offside front floor pan/inner sill

corrosion to offside rear floor pan

Pass 6 Jul 2017 48,879 miles

chip in windscreen

corrosion offside rear floor pan

Pass 6 Jun 2016 47,639 miles

corrosion hole offside rear floor pan

Pass 18 May 2015 43,912 miles

bonnet release system stiff

both front tyres wearing edges

Pass 19 May 2014 40,310 miles

bonnet release broken - access to underbonnet still possible

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 3 May 2013 36,840 miles

Lambda reading only just withing tolerances - possibly due to leak from downpipe

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

exhaust system corroding

headlamp lenses deteriorating - patterns not adversely affected but suggest replace

leak from exhaust downpipe (flexi pipe area) - suggest replace

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken - system still supported but suggest attention

Pass 2 May 2012 32,125 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 32,125 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Handbrake cables will require replacement soon (gaitors split)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 25,754 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion forming to nearside rear inner arch

offside front and both rear tyres perishing

offside rear inner arch has corrosion, not within 30cm of suspension mountings etc

Pass 15 Apr 2010 22,668 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 22,668 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 22,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 22,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2007 22,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 21,375 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre unevenly worn

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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P77 RED is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P77 RED, 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 P77 RED registered?

P77 RED is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P77 RED shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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