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F233 XHF

1988 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

64,687 mi
Last recorded64,687 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 1988 Fiat X1/961,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF233 XHF
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 64,687 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 64,687 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 64,687 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 64,686 miles

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

emissions passed on second time

vehicle previously under sealed

Fail 4 Nov 2019 64,686 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

emissions passed on second time

vehicle previously under sealed

Pass 10 Sep 2018 64,684 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 64,684 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2016 55,103 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 55,102 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 55,102 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 55,102 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

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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F233 XHF is a 1988 Fiat X1/9 in Red 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 F233 XHF, 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 F233 XHF registered?

F233 XHF is a 1988 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 5 August 1988.

Is F233 XHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F233 XHF 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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