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P920 EJM

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,824 mi
Last recorded114,824 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP920 EJM
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2010 114,824 miles

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

corrosion under both rear wheel arches not in a prescribed area

Fail 14 Jul 2010 114,820 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

corrosion under both rear arches not in a prescribed area

Pass 4 Sep 2008 94,776 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 94,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2007 77,522 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 77,520 miles

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

rear brake pads close to max. wear limit. ns front & rear wheel rims damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2006 66,293 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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P920 EJM is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P920 EJM, 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 P920 EJM registered?

P920 EJM is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 3 February 1997.

Is P920 EJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P920 EJM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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