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J33 JOF

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Silver Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

104,629 mi
Last recorded104,629 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 JOF
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 104,629 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 104,628 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 104,573 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 103,527 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 103,102 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 101,178 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 99,704 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 99,209 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 99,071 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 99,071 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 94,725 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 94,326 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 93,594 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 93,594 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 93,120 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 92,329 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 91,746 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 90,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 89,760 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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J33 JOF is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Silver with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 J33 JOF, 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

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What year was J33 JOF registered?

J33 JOF is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is J33 JOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J33 JOF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J33 JOF have outstanding finance?

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