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E201 JFL

1988 Fiat X1/9

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,532 mi
Last recorded89,532 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 1988 Fiat X1/961,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE201 JFL
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 89,532 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 May 2023 89,301 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 89,293 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch / chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 89,285 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 6 Nov 2019 89,279 miles

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system @ caliper (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2014 87,470 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S front brake starting to bind

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear wheel arches/body corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear floors/under car sills corroding

Pass 13 Jul 2013 86,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2013 86,463 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 86,168 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 85,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 85,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 85,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 84,262 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 84,045 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 81,432 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 80,477 miles

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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E201 JFL is a 1988 Fiat X1/9 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E201 JFL, 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 E201 JFL registered?

E201 JFL is a 1988 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 30 June 1988.

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