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F270 PLR

1989 Fiat X1/9

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

42,248 mi
Last recorded42,248 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1989 Fiat X1/956,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF270 PLR
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 42,248 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 42,246 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2016 42,067 miles

HAND BRAKE JUST PASSED AT 16%

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside SILL CORRODED

Offside Rear FLOOR PAN CORRODED

REAR SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

Pass 17 May 2014 41,363 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 41,311 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 41,272 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 40,462 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 39,994 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 39,176 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 37,866 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 36,788 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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F270 PLR is a 1989 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 90.9%.

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 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 F270 PLR, 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 F270 PLR registered?

F270 PLR is a 1989 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 21 February 1989.

Is F270 PLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F270 PLR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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