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P941 XGK

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

110,482 mi
Last recorded110,482 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP941 XGK
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 110,482 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 110,479 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 108,536 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 108,343 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 108,020 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 107,730 miles

Front washers weak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Pass 10 Dec 2020 107,314 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 106,904 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 106,904 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 106,440 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 106,440 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 105,655 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 105,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 104,577 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 104,576 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 102,902 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 102,061 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 102,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 101,429 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 101,418 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 100,494 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 100,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 100,081 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 100,081 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 98,006 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 98,006 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 97,538 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 97,538 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 96,831 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 96,831 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 96,427 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 93,977 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 92,094 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 92,094 miles

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

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

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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P941 XGK is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 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 P941 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P941 XGK registered?

P941 XGK is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P941 XGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P941 XGK shows 34 tests with a 61.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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