MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,450 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear corrosion around wheel arches, bulkhead, floor
vehicle heavily undersealed
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear corrosion around wheel arches, bulkhead, floor
vehicle heavily undersealed
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all front suspension bushes worn / perished
corrosion throughout under vehicle
front brake hoses rubbing on full lock
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all front suspension bushes worn / perished
corrosion throughout under vehicle
front brake hoses rubbing on full lock
n/s outer door handle requires attention
slight deteriation track rod end gaitors
slight oil leak
surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
n/s outer door handle requires attention
slight deteriation track rod end gaitors
slight oil leak
surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
unable to fully assess welding repairs on underside due to undersealant
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded firewall / bulkhead holed near (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
brake pedal long requires attention
unable to fully assess welding repairs on underside due to undersealant
Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed requires attention, (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed requires attention, (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
o/s front disc back plate missing
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Fiat X1/9?
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E156 AUX is a 1988 Fiat X1/9 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
Across all 1988 Fiat X1/9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 61,158 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 X1/9 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 927 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E156 AUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Fiat X1/9 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 38 years old, this Fiat X1/9 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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E156 AUX is a 1988 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 26 February 1988.
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