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P859 XGK

1996 Fiat Barchetta

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,313 mi
Last recorded103,313 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 1996 Fiat Barchetta86,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP859 XGK
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 103,313 miles

rear tyres worn and slightly perished

Pass 26 Apr 2018 101,879 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 98,904 miles

Central exhaust noise from inside

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2016 93,261 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 93,261 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 93,251 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

flexi exhaust damaged

front wipers split but still clearing screen

Pass 24 Jul 2013 86,955 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 81,997 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 81,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 77,827 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 72,169 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 69,588 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 68,998 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 68,998 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 68,484 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 68,265 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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P859 XGK is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 P859 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 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 P859 XGK registered?

P859 XGK is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P859 XGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P859 XGK shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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