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P796 JJC

1996 Fiat Barchetta

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,661 mi
Last recorded66,661 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Fiat Barchetta86,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP796 JJC
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 66,661 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 60,380 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 60,380 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 56,452 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 56,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 55,549 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 55,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (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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P796 JJC is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Fiat Barchetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 86,952 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P796 JJC, 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 30 years old, this Fiat Barchetta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P796 JJC registered?

P796 JJC is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P796 JJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P796 JJC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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