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F123 VHN

1989 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,848 mi
Last recorded57,848 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Fiat X1/956,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF123 VHN
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 57,848 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 57,661 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 57,222 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread slightly worn on inner side edge

Pass 2 Sep 2022 56,875 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread slightly worn on inner side edge

parking brake effort just above legal limit on both rear wheels

Pass 2 Oct 2020 56,509 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 56,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side ......and o/s/rear ( low effort ) (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 56,495 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 56,072 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 55,699 miles

both rear outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 2 Sep 2016 55,471 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 55,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 54,653 miles

Nearside Front brake hose slightly perished

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 27 Aug 2014 54,421 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 54,421 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 54,070 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 48,204 miles

Minor water leak from front bottom hose

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 48,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Minor water leak from front bottom hose

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 47,720 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 46,763 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 46,607 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 43,770 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 42,804 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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F123 VHN is a 1989 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1989 Fiat X1/9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 56,327 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 F123 VHN, 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 37 years old, this Fiat X1/9 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F123 VHN registered?

F123 VHN is a 1989 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 14 April 1989.

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The MOT history for F123 VHN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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