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F303 FDT

1989 Fiat X1/9

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

43,301 mi
Last recorded43,301 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 1989 Fiat X1/956,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF303 FDT
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 43,301 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Jul 2014 41,214 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/rear brake binding slightly

Fail 31 Jul 2014 41,214 miles

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

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Aug 2013 39,988 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 39,988 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 37,668 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 37,668 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 36,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 34,866 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 32,943 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 FDT is a 1989 Fiat X1/9 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FDT, 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 FDT registered?

F303 FDT is a 1989 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 16 May 1989.

Is F303 FDT safe to buy?

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