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F303 BOF

1989 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,027 mi
Last recorded26,027 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 1989 Fiat X1/956,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF303 BOF
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 26,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 25,082 miles

rear valance starting to corrode

Fail 5 Aug 2014 25,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

rear valance starting to corrode

Pass 1 Aug 2013 24,222 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 24,209 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 23,489 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 23,487 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 22,873 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 21,400 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 19,958 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 19,254 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 19,254 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2007 18,757 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 18,757 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 13 Apr 2006 18,131 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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F303 BOF is a 1989 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F303 BOF, 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 F303 BOF registered?

F303 BOF is a 1989 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 27 February 1989.

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