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P799 CFJ

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

39,333 mi
Last recorded39,333 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP799 CFJ
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 39,333 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 39,326 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 39,315 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 39,224 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 39,048 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 38,871 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 38,454 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 37,888 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 36,962 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 34,777 miles

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

o/s/rear poor braking force

Pass 5 Jun 2014 34,249 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 34,017 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 33,569 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 33,569 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 33,038 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 32,598 miles

tyre wall cracking on o/s/f tyre.

Pass 9 May 2009 32,452 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 31,920 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 31,560 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (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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P799 CFJ is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Grey with a 1,747cc 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 P799 CFJ, 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 P799 CFJ registered?

P799 CFJ is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 19 February 1997.

Is P799 CFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P799 CFJ 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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