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F114 HWE

1988 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,867 mi
Last recorded64,867 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Fiat X1/961,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF114 HWE
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 64,867 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 64,647 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top mounting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes have slight increase decrease.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

idling rough.

Pass 27 Sep 2023 64,097 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 64,055 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 63,642 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 63,401 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 63,401 miles

Emissions not tested Overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 63,037 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2009 63,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

front brakes reading pulsating on roller brake tester

headlamp light out put appears low.they might require repair,(car is 21 years old )

high uneven reading (14% imbalance )on brake roller tester.

rear wheel bearings slight noise when wheel is spun

Fail 8 Jul 2009 63,004 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

front brakes reading pulsating on roller brake tester

headlamp light out put appears low.they might require repair,(car is 21 years old )

high uneven reading (14% imbalance )on brake roller tester.

rear wheel bearings slight noise when wheel is spun

Fail 24 Jun 2009 63,002 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all coil springs are loose when suspension is de stressed, recomend that correct shockabsorbers are fitted to go with lowered coil springs,as a temporary measure the coil springs should be secured to shockabsorber base.

front brakes pulsating reading on roller brake r tester and nearside

Pass 18 Jun 2008 62,988 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

corrossion on front floor centre area's

stering column/control some movement noted on test

Fail 12 Jun 2008 62,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

corrossion on front floor centre area's

stering column/control some movement noted on test

temperture above normal on gauge and steam from overflow on test

Pass 26 Jun 2007 62,868 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 62,130 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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F114 HWE is a 1988 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 F114 HWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F114 HWE registered?

F114 HWE is a 1988 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 19 December 1988.

Is F114 HWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F114 HWE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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