CarVerify

Free Car Check

F514 JMA

1989 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,755 mi
Last recorded118,755 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Fiat X1/956,327 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF514 JMA
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 118,755 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 118,305 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 118,294 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 117,628 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 117,628 miles

Emissions not tested Major coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 117,628 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 117,628 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2016 116,958 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 116,958 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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
Full Fiat X1/9 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F514 JMA is a 1989 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 F514 JMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F514 JMA?

You can check the full history of F514 JMA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F514 JMA registered?

F514 JMA is a 1989 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 7 April 1989.

Is F514 JMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F514 JMA shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F514 JMA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F514 JMA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.