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F404 KGS

1988 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,063 mi
Last recorded108,063 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1988 Fiat X1/961,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF404 KGS
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 108,063 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 108,051 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 108,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 108,044 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 108,039 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 107,869 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 107,869 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 107,838 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 107,834 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 107,634 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 107,614 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 107,613 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 107,610 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 107,610 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 107,474 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 107,442 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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F404 KGS is a 1988 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 F404 KGS, 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 F404 KGS registered?

F404 KGS is a 1988 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 31 October 1988.

Is F404 KGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F404 KGS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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