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P826 XGK

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,676 mi
Last recorded62,676 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP826 XGK
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 9 May 2012 62,676 miles

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

all four coil springs corrossion

both front headlight beam images poor due to discoloured lens

Pass 15 Oct 2008 61,118 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 56,135 miles

Slight movement in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 53,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2005 51,853 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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P826 XGK is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P826 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 P826 XGK registered?

P826 XGK is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P826 XGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P826 XGK shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P826 XGK have outstanding finance?

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