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F351 JGS

1988 Fiat X1/9

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

48,728 mi
Last recorded48,728 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1988 Fiat X1/961,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF351 JGS
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 48,728 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake fluid reservoir deteriotrating

rear outer drive shaft boots deteriorating

Fail 23 Jul 2018 48,728 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake fluid reservoir deteriotrating

rear outer drive shaft boots deteriorating

Fail 16 Jul 2018 48,728 miles

Front Floor excessively deteriorated NSF/OSF FLOOR PAN REPLACEMENTS (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

BRAKE FLUID RES, DETERIORATED.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear PARKING BRAKES ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS. RECOMMEND ADJUSTMENT

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 48,172 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt REAR (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 47,411 miles

Brake pedal becoming spongy

Offside rear floor pan heavily corroded

nearside rear position lamp deteriated but still visible at a distance

Fail 1 Aug 2016 47,411 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake pedal becoming spongy

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear floor pan becoming heavily corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2015 46,649 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 45,998 miles

unable to check inner rear brake pads

Pass 16 Jul 2013 45,338 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

crack in top of brake fluid reservoir

front number plate cracked

Fail 11 Jul 2013 45,338 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

crack in top of brake fluid reservoir

front number plate cracked

Fail 27 Jul 2012 44,692 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 44,692 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 44,022 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 43,396 miles

corrosion holes in o/s floor pan

front number plate cracked still secure

Pass 28 Jul 2009 42,718 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 42,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 41,967 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 41,299 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 41,292 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear tyre becoming perished.

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 40,065 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 40,065 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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F351 JGS is a 1988 Fiat X1/9 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 F351 JGS, 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 F351 JGS registered?

F351 JGS is a 1988 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 31 August 1988.

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