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F319 TCP

1988 Fiat X1/9

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

66,337 mi
Last recorded66,337 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 1988 Fiat X1/961,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF319 TCP
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 66,337 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 66,337 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 66,084 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 66,050 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 66,045 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 65,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

coolant leak (front to rear large coolant pipes)

indicator tell tale inoperative offside(stops flashing after the first one)

offside rear driveshaft joint worn

offside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 17 Jul 2019 65,686 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker top area in engine compartment holed in 2 separate areas in close proximity (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak front to rear large coolant pipes leaking ()

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubber cracking slightly (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative stops flashing after the first one (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

parking brake has only just met the combined minimum efficiency

Pass 11 Jul 2018 65,244 miles

Central Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 65,242 miles

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury inner sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 64,662 miles

both front brake flexi hoses have cracks

front and rear discs slightly corroded

slight play nearside rear bearing

Pass 14 Jul 2016 64,388 miles

Coolant leak pipes on underside of vehicle ()

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in engine bay (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

brake discs corroded

parking park only just met requirements

Fail 12 Jul 2016 64,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure parking brake cable (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch corner/ sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak pipes on underside of vehicle ()

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in engine bay (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

brake discs corroded

parking park only just met requirements

Pass 15 Jul 2015 63,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coolant pipes underneath floor leaking slightly

Fail 8 Jul 2015 63,796 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coolant pipes underneath floor leaking slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2014 63,211 miles

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

coolant pipes leaking

slight corrosion to nearside rear inner sill/jacking point area

Pass 4 Jul 2013 61,690 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

fuel smell from engine bay

nearside stop light dim

offside outer cv joint badley worn

Pass 20 Jul 2012 59,665 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

fog light switch sticking.

Fail 12 Jul 2012 59,519 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

fog light switch sticking.

Pass 6 Jul 2011 58,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight up and down play at the steering wheel.

Pass 12 Jul 2010 57,428 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear drive shaft has play in uj.

Pass 29 Jun 2009 54,169 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 51,399 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 51,398 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 45,471 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 45,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 39,518 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 39,517 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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F319 TCP is a 1988 Fiat X1/9 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 F319 TCP, 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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F319 TCP is a 1988 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 29 December 1988.

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