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F221 GUD

1989 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,857 mi
Last recorded74,857 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Fiat X1/956,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF221 GUD
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 74,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 74,857 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 74,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 73,746 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses perished (not to cords) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight leak of lubricant fom steeing rack gaiter. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 73,744 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses perished (not to cords) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight leak of lubricant fom steeing rack gaiter. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 73,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (not to cords.) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive From steering rack (non p.a.s.) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (not to cords) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded On one coil. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 May 2022 72,990 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 72,632 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 14 Apr 2021 72,631 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

Pass 14 May 2020 72,410 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 72,361 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 71,662 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 71,065 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 71,006 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 70,279 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 69,479 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 68,687 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 64,914 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 66,913 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 65,809 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 64,357 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 62,961 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 61,273 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 59,866 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 59,859 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 58,378 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 56,820 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 56,820 miles

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

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

Parking 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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F221 GUD is a 1989 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 F221 GUD, 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 F221 GUD registered?

F221 GUD is a 1989 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 12 January 1989.

Is F221 GUD safe to buy?

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