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F188 COA

1989 Fiat X1/9

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,718 mi
Last recorded54,718 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2006
Typical for 1989 Fiat X1/956,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF188 COA
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2006 54,718 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 54,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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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F188 COA is a 1989 Fiat X1/9 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F188 COA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F188 COA?

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What year was F188 COA registered?

F188 COA is a 1989 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 31 May 1989.

Is F188 COA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F188 COA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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