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E419 YGB

1988 Fiat X1/9

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,724 mi
Last recorded43,724 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 1988 Fiat X1/961,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE419 YGB
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 43,724 miles

Nearside Front outer corner showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Rear underside corner showing signs of corrosion

Offside Rear underside corner showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2014 43,584 miles

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

both front track rod end rubbers perished but stop ingress of dirt

both front wings have corrosion

both rear wings have corrosion

both top front struts have slight play

Pass 27 Aug 2013 43,132 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 42,633 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 42,633 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 42,585 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

underneath of vehicle slight corrsion

wiper arms worn

Fail 27 Aug 2010 42,582 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2009 42,300 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 42,292 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

service & parking brake performance AT legal limit

Pass 11 Feb 2008 42,084 miles

front service brake imbalanced

o/s/r wheel bearing slight roughness

parking brake performance at legal limit

Pass 20 Feb 2006 41,945 miles

nearside rear driveshaft boot split

Fail 20 Feb 2006 41,945 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

nearside rear driveshaft boot split

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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E419 YGB is a 1988 Fiat X1/9 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E419 YGB, 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 E419 YGB registered?

E419 YGB is a 1988 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 25 January 1988.

Is E419 YGB safe to buy?

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