No, R538 BBW is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for R538 BBW?

The MOT for R538 BBW is valid and due for renewal on or before 7 September 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of R538 BBW?

The recorded mileage for R538 BBW is 11,258 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R538 BBW ULEZ compliant?

No, R538 BBW does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Fiat Barchetta 1.7L Petrol · R538 BBW

R538 BBW

1997 Fiat Barchetta (1.7L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 11,258 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FIAT BARCHETTA
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 07/09/2025
Road Tax: Untaxed (27/06/2023)
Recorded Mileage: 11,258 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.7L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 07/09/2025

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 27/06/2023

Mileage: 11,258 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 1747cc

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R538 BBW Key Findings

2 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2024
11,258 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

! Older vehicle

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R538 BBW Mileage History

15/07/202411,255 mi
09/09/202411,258 mi+3 mi

Average of roughly 19 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

R538 BBW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Sept 2026, 17:00

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Fiat Barchetta (R538 BBW) between July 2024 and September 2024.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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