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P885 XGJ

1996 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,692 mi
Last recorded130,692 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Fiat Barchetta86,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP885 XGJ
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 130,692 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 119,878 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 119,703 miles

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

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

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

free play noted offside front wheel

Pass 16 Apr 2015 114,677 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 113,996 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 113,996 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 111,752 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 110,306 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 107,965 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 106,298 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 102,328 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 100,735 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 98,400 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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P885 XGJ is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P885 XGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P885 XGJ?

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What year was P885 XGJ registered?

P885 XGJ is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P885 XGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P885 XGJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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