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F461 NLP

1988 Fiat X1/9

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

27,214 mi
Last recorded27,214 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 1988 Fiat X1/961,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF461 NLP
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 27,214 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 27,214 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 26,622 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 25,628 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 25,626 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

handbrake effort is very poor on both rear wheels

Pass 22 Mar 2021 24,784 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 23,532 miles

Front tie bar bushes are cracked.

Parking brake efficiency only 17%, n/s reading 20 KG.

Pass 2 May 2019 23,532 miles

Front tie bar bushes are cracked.

Hand brake efficiency only 16% on thelimit.

Rear fog lamp switch is sticking.

Fail 30 Apr 2019 23,532 miles

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

Front tie bar bushes are cracked.

Rear fog lamp switch is sticking.

Pass 30 Nov 2017 23,251 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 23,236 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 23,234 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 23,166 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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F461 NLP is a 1988 Fiat X1/9 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 F461 NLP, 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 F461 NLP registered?

F461 NLP is a 1988 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F461 NLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F461 NLP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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