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E157 JLT

1988 Fiat X1/9

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,135 mi
Last recorded91,135 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2011
Typical for 1988 Fiat X1/961,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE157 JLT
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2011 91,135 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 91,135 miles

Nearside Inner Rear 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)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 88,386 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

nearside seat not fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2009 88,386 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside seat not fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2006 86,947 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 86,918 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Fiat X1/9?

Based on 12,245 MOT tests across 1,557 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
413
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
1,557
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 927
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 835
parking brake recording little or no effort 360
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 348
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 345
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E157 JLT is a 1988 Fiat X1/9 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E157 JLT, 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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What year was E157 JLT registered?

E157 JLT is a 1988 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 7 June 1988.

Is E157 JLT safe to buy?

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