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F479 JMX

1988 Fiat X1/9

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

75,776 mi
Last recorded75,776 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1988 Fiat X1/961,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF479 JMX
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 75,776 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 75,483 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 75,246 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 75,210 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 75,196 miles

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 75,189 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 74,968 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 74,743 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 74,619 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 74,142 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 73,761 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 73,757 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 73,190 miles

front numberplate cracked

n/s/r drive shaft/ cv joint worn/has play

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 31 May 2013 71,741 miles

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 28 May 2012 70,479 miles

bonnet cable/catch worn

both front suspension arm bushes perished/ split

both front tyres perished

n/s/f lower panel corroded

slight corrosion to boot floor

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 22 Jun 2011 69,555 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 68,609 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 67,112 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 66,134 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 64,842 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 61,115 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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F479 JMX 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 81%.

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 F479 JMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F479 JMX?

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What year was F479 JMX registered?

F479 JMX is a 1988 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 16 September 1988.

Is F479 JMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F479 JMX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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