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F30 JMV

1988 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

102,304 mi
Last recorded102,304 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Fiat X1/961,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF30 JMV
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 102,304 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2026 102,304 miles

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))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 102,186 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 102,076 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 101,977 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 101,977 miles

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))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 101,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 101,702 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 101,702 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 101,344 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 100,771 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 100,771 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 99,635 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 99,635 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 99,112 miles

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 98,372 miles

Some corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

some corrosion on front left and roght floor

Fail 18 Apr 2013 98,372 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 97,552 miles

Some corrosion on offside floor

Pass 1 Apr 2011 97,033 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 97,033 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

offside foot well has some corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2010 95,720 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 94,891 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 93,697 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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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.

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