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V351 PDV

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Yellow Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,051 mi
Last recorded98,051 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV351 PDV
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 98,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 93,235 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 93,235 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 92,264 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 91,275 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 90,620 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 90,557 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 90,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 89,783 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 88,567 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 81,438 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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V351 PDV is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Yellow with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V351 PDV, 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 V351 PDV registered?

V351 PDV is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is V351 PDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V351 PDV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V351 PDV have outstanding finance?

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