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F224 GJO

1988 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

35,247 mi
Last recorded35,247 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Fiat X1/961,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF224 GJO
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 35,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

reverse lights inoperative

wipers poor

Fail 16 Jul 2025 35,236 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

reverse lights inoperative

wipers poor

Pass 3 Jul 2024 35,081 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 34,835 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 34,223 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 33,573 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 32,654 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 30,915 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 30,908 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 30,894 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 35,010 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2013 32,845 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2013 32,845 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 29,861 miles

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

front anti roll bar rubber bush's perished

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play steering coloum

steering rack boots damp

Fail 13 Mar 2012 29,857 miles

Centre Front registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 28,668 miles

battery insecure.

damp around steering rack areas.

front number plate suspect req's replaceing.

n/s/r hand brake low reading soon req's attention.

rear brakes inner discs worn.

slight oil leaks around bottom of engine & gear box areas.

Fail 14 Mar 2011 28,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

battery insecure.

damp around steering rack areas.

front number plate suspect req's replaceing.

n/s/r hand brake low reading soon req's attention.

o/s/f wiper blade worn.

rear brakes inner discs worn.

slight oil leaks around bottom of engine & gear box areas.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 28,465 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 27,941 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2007 27,772 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 27,574 miles

slight oil leaks,slight coolant leak,coolant hose fowling engine block,engine coolant temperature very high,front to rear metal brake pipes not visible,handbrake efficiency on minimum requirement of 16%.

Fail 27 Mar 2006 27,574 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

slight oil leak,slight coolant leak,engine temperature very high,coolant hose fowling on engine block,front to rear brake pipes not visible.

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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F224 GJO is a 1988 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F224 GJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F224 GJO registered?

F224 GJO is a 1988 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 14 October 1988.

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The MOT history for F224 GJO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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