MOT Status
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102,304 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
coolant leaks at long underside pipes and possibly radiator
headlamps not retracting
oil leaks
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
coolant leaks at long underside pipes and possibly radiator
headlamps not retracting
oil leaks
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface in 1 area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside headlight slow to pop up
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surface - may clean up with use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.3.3 (b))
headlights not retracting
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
engine misfire
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Some corrosion on front to rear brake pipes
some corrosion on front left and roght floor
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Some corrosion on front to rear brake pipes
some corrosion on front left and roght floor
Some corrosion on offside floor
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
offside foot well has some corrosion
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Fiat X1/9?
Based on 12,245 MOT tests across 1,557 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F30 JMV is a 1988 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 F30 JMV, 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.
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What year was F30 JMV registered?
F30 JMV is a 1988 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 1 August 1988.
Is F30 JMV safe to buy?
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