1997 Fiat Barchetta 1.7L Petrol · R538 BBW
1997 Fiat Barchetta (1.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 11,258 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- FIAT BARCHETTA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27 Jun 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 11,258 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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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)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R538 BBW MOT History
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))”.
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.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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