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P901 YGC

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

64,564 mi
Last recorded64,564 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP901 YGC
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 64,564 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 63,094 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 57,715 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 55,125 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 54,414 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 51,895 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 51,787 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 48,780 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 48,389 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 May 2016 48,142 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 48,134 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing at outer edge.

Pass 30 Apr 2010 46,899 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 42,182 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 35,945 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 35,251 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 33,520 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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P901 YGC is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P901 YGC, 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 P901 YGC registered?

P901 YGC is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P901 YGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P901 YGC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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