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P983 TAG

1996 Fiat Barchetta

Yellow Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,010 mi
Last recorded86,010 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Fiat Barchetta86,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP983 TAG
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 86,010 miles

both rear footbrakes low on effort

Pass 25 Sep 2024 84,623 miles

both rear footbrakes low on effort just met requirements

Pass 3 Oct 2023 82,772 miles

both rear footbrakes slightly low on effort

Pass 27 Sep 2022 80,965 miles

both rear footbrakes low on performance just met reqiuirements

Pass 19 Oct 2021 79,756 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 79,733 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 78,107 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 76,517 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 74,434 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 72,431 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 71,547 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 70,362 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 68,835 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 68,122 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 68,097 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 67,311 miles

air bag light on

Fail 17 Sep 2012 67,311 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 13 Sep 2011 66,708 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 66,269 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 65,216 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 65,215 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 64,345 miles

air bag light on

Pass 12 Sep 2007 63,855 miles

air bag light on

Pass 25 Sep 2006 62,953 miles

air bag warning light on

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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P983 TAG is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta in Yellow with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P983 TAG, 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 P983 TAG registered?

P983 TAG is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 20 December 1996.

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