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P980 KBW

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,902 mi
Last recorded74,902 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP980 KBW
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2007 74,902 miles

all suspension bushes and ball joints worn track rod ends worn

front and rear metal brake lines corroded and hoses perished

Fail 7 Sep 2007 74,817 miles

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

All 4 brake discs corroded.

Pass 13 Sep 2006 74,540 miles

Both front brake discs corroded and pads low on material.

Near side rear brake discs corroded. †

Pass 30 Aug 2005 67,530 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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P980 KBW is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P980 KBW, 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 P980 KBW registered?

P980 KBW is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is P980 KBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P980 KBW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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