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F200 GDM

1988 Fiat X1/9

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

42,397 mi
Last recorded42,397 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 1988 Fiat X1/961,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF200 GDM
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 42,397 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 42,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

screen damaged in zone B but contained to 40mm

slight play in steering column

Pass 17 Jan 2014 42,179 miles

screen damaged in zone B but contained to 40mm

slight play in steering column

Pass 29 Nov 2011 42,312 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 42,312 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 42,108 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

some surfase corrosion on underside

Fail 26 Jul 2010 42,108 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

some serface corrosion on underside

Pass 5 Jun 2009 41,328 miles

some serface corrosion on inner and outer sills

Fail 5 Jun 2009 41,328 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

some serface corrosion on inner and outer sills

Pass 18 Feb 2008 40,844 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 40,844 miles

Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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F200 GDM is a 1988 Fiat X1/9 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 F200 GDM, 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 F200 GDM registered?

F200 GDM is a 1988 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 31 October 1988.

Is F200 GDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F200 GDM shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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