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W557 XGP

2000 Fiat Barchetta

Red Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,889 mi
Last recorded93,889 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2009
Typical for 2000 Fiat Barchetta78,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW557 XGP
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2009 93,889 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 93,839 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 92,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 92,848 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 79,732 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 78,093 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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W557 XGP is a 2000 Fiat Barchetta in Red with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Barchetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 78,551 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 W557 XGP, 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 26 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 W557 XGP?

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What year was W557 XGP registered?

W557 XGP is a 2000 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W557 XGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W557 XGP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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