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R437 HJV

1997 Fiat Barchetta

Orange Petrol 1747cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

74,246 mi
Last recorded74,246 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Fiat Barchetta81,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR437 HJV
MakeFiat
ModelBarchetta
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,747cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 74,246 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 72,828 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 69,210 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 67,521 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 65,278 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 62,710 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 61,376 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 60,066 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 54,768 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 53,990 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 53,905 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 53,777 miles

Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2008 52,260 miles

exhaust noisy

washer botle leaking

Pass 13 Jul 2007 50,482 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 50,469 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)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 47,620 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R437 HJV is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta in Orange with a 1,747cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R437 HJV, 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 R437 HJV registered?

R437 HJV is a 1997 Fiat Barchetta, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R437 HJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R437 HJV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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