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F29 EAX

1989 Fiat X1/9

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

71,909 mi
Last recorded71,909 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Fiat X1/956,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF29 EAX
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 71,909 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 69,962 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 67,240 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 67,202 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 66,382 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 65,974 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear brake back plates corroded.

Fail 28 Jan 2021 65,974 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear brake back plates corroded.

Pass 8 May 2018 65,617 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 65,615 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 65,196 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 64,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Slight oil leak

Pass 22 May 2014 64,693 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 64,688 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2013 64,320 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 63,960 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 63,367 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 62,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 61,389 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 60,373 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 tie rod bushes starting to split

hand brake binding slightly

slight wear in n/s lower ball joint

slight wear in n/s track rod end

surface corrosion on suspension arms

Pass 8 Aug 2006 60,273 miles

all foot and hand brakes passed mot but could be better

slight vertical wear in lower ball joints

surface corrosion on suspension arms

wear in o/s track rod end

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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F29 EAX is a 1989 Fiat X1/9 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 F29 EAX, 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 F29 EAX registered?

F29 EAX is a 1989 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 27 February 1989.

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