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F165 MNU

1989 Fiat X1/9

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,463 mi
Last recorded75,463 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 1989 Fiat X1/956,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF165 MNU
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 75,463 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 71,568 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 67,133 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 67,132 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 65,415 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 63,332 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPES BLISTERING WITH CORROSION

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE RUBBING SLIGHTLY

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 63,332 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPES BLISTERING WITH CORROSION

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE RUBBING SLIGHTLY

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

Pass 23 May 2006 60,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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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F165 MNU is a 1989 Fiat X1/9 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 F165 MNU, 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 F165 MNU registered?

F165 MNU is a 1989 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 26 May 1989.

Is F165 MNU safe to buy?

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