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P841 XGK

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

179,307 mi
Last recorded179,307 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP841 XGK
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc
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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 179,307 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 179,294 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 179,093 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 179,040 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 179,040 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 178,823 miles

Offside Rear parking brake low effort recorded.

Pass 18 Jul 2018 177,291 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 177,291 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 176,940 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges 195/55/15

interior mirror missing

Fail 2 Aug 2017 176,939 miles

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges 195/55/15

interior mirror missing

Pass 21 Jul 2016 172,382 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv joint leak grease

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear jacking point's corroded.

Fail 15 Jul 2016 172,382 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working driver side. (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Inner cv joint leak grease

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear jacking point's corroded.

Pass 16 Jul 2015 170,711 miles

nearside front and offside front floor pans corroding.

Fail 16 Jul 2015 170,710 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside front and offside front floor pans corroding.

Pass 7 Jul 2014 167,019 miles

Front bumper insecure

nearside front and offside front floor pans corroding.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 166,364 miles

offside floor pan coorroding.

Pass 20 Jul 2012 161,082 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside inner sills and floor pans corroding.

Fail 4 Jul 2012 160,992 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

nearside and offside inner sills and floorpans corroding.

Pass 6 Jul 2011 157,157 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 157,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 152,356 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 148,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear inner wheel arches are very rusty and holed.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust downpipe rubbing on sump.

floors rusty underneath

no exhaust heatshields are fitted underneath.

spare wheel well rusty.

Fail 23 Jun 2009 148,182 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both rear inner wheel arches are very rusty and holed.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust downpipe rubbing on sump.

floors rusty underneath

no exhaust heatshields are fitted underneath.

spare wheel well rusty.

Pass 10 Jul 2008 138,781 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f brake low efficiency

rear ferrules rusty

Fail 9 Jul 2008 138,781 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f brake low efficiency

rear ferrules rusty

Pass 31 May 2007 138,596 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 138,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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)

Front rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P841 XGK is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 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 P841 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.

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What year was P841 XGK registered?

P841 XGK is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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