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P973 PHT

1996 Fiat Barchetta

Green Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,786 mi
Last recorded106,786 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Fiat Barchetta86,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP973 PHT
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2017 106,786 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 106,728 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 106,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 106,479 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 105,858 miles

offside front tyre in ner tread wearing

Fail 17 Sep 2014 105,856 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre in ner tread wearing

Pass 24 Sep 2013 103,332 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 99,208 miles

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)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bonnet release handle is missing

both front wipers not cleaning well

corrosion to underside of vehicle in places

Fail 21 Sep 2010 99,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Corrosion to underside of vehicle in places

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NOTE:Bonnet release handle is missing/broken

Play in top column bearing

WARNING: Both rear road tyres are deteriorated loosing shape and worn to legal limit of 1.6mm Recommend new tyres

Pass 16 Apr 2009 92,789 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 86,089 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 79,861 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 79,859 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 77,399 miles

VT 32 ISSUED WITH VT 30

Fail 15 May 2006 77,399 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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P973 PHT is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta in Green with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 P973 PHT, 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 P973 PHT registered?

P973 PHT is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 14 August 1996.

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