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F422 STR

1989 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,872 mi
Last recorded42,872 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Fiat X1/956,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF422 STR
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 42,872 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 42,047 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 42,036 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 38,275 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 38,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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F422 STR is a 1989 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Fiat X1/9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 56,327 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F422 STR, 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 37 years old, this Fiat X1/9 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of F422 STR?

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What year was F422 STR registered?

F422 STR is a 1989 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 17 May 1989.

Is F422 STR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F422 STR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F422 STR have outstanding finance?

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