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F20 FXX

1988 Fiat X1/9

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

2,671 mi
Last recorded2,671 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 1988 Fiat X1/961,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF20 FXX
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 2,671 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 2,406 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 2,406 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 2,081 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 2,081 miles

Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 1,741 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 1,633 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 1,680 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 1,910 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 90,806 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 90,797 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 90,793 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2012 88,180 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2012 88,180 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 85,751 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 85,298 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres 1657013,rear tyres 1757013

Fail 9 Dec 2009 85,294 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres 1657013,rear tyres 1757013

Pass 12 Nov 2008 83,119 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 83,022 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 82,699 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 82,699 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 81,803 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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F20 FXX is a 1988 Fiat X1/9 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 F20 FXX, 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 F20 FXX registered?

F20 FXX is a 1988 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 9 August 1988.

Is F20 FXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F20 FXX shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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