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P992 YFG

1996 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

60,922 mi
Last recorded60,922 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Fiat Barchetta86,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP992 YFG
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 60,922 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor corroded underneath near seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor corroded underneath near seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 60,922 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor corroded underneath near seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor corroded underneath near seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 59,294 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 59,293 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 55,207 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 55,207 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 53,078 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 52,670 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 16 May 2015 52,564 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front number plate damaged

Fail 2 Sep 2013 50,657 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 50,657 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 50,512 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 50,210 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 50,131 miles

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

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

nearside rear disc corroded on outer edge

Fail 5 Jun 2010 50,116 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside rear disc corroded on outer edge

Pass 29 May 2009 49,326 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 28 May 2009 49,326 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Sep 2007 47,592 miles

Some surface cracking on both rear tyre sidewalls.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 46,782 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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P992 YFG is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P992 YFG, 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 P992 YFG registered?

P992 YFG is a 1996 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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