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R500 PEA

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Blue Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,224 mi
Last recorded47,224 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 PEA
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2010 47,224 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 44,868 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 38,457 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 33,139 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 33,127 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heavy rattle from cambelt area but not part of test

offside front tyre damaged on outside wall but not showing inner material at present 195/55R15V

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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R500 PEA is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Blue with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R500 PEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R500 PEA?

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What year was R500 PEA registered?

R500 PEA is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R500 PEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 PEA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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