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P989 WGH

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Grey Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,885 mi
Last recorded54,885 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP989 WGH
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2024 54,885 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 54,885 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 54,885 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2019 54,885 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 54,885 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 54,763 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 54,763 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 54,675 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 54,634 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Aug 2014 54,492 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)

both rear tyres side walls perished

offside rear disc inner surface corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2014 54,492 miles

both rear tyres side walls perished

offside rear disc inner surface corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2013 53,909 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 53,899 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 52,823 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 52,823 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust noisy

Pass 14 Jul 2011 51,251 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 50,374 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 48,019 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 49,190 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 49,190 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 143,573 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 39,901 miles

N/S/F Wheel damaged, (inner & outer rims).

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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P989 WGH is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Grey with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P989 WGH, 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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P989 WGH is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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