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F518 UVX

1988 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,248 mi
Last recorded62,248 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 1988 Fiat X1/961,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF518 UVX
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 62,248 miles

both front tyres perished

oil presure top missing

wiper slow working

Fail 29 Apr 2015 62,248 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres perished

oil presure top missing

wiper slow working

Pass 26 Jun 2012 62,248 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres perished

Pass 6 Jun 2009 62,248 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 62,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

1/ both front tyres becoming perished 2/ rear brakes becoming worn at m o t limits

Pass 31 Mar 2008 62,248 miles

1. both front tyres becoming perished. 2 n/s/r steel brake pipe becoming corroded under wheel arch. 3. n/s/r brake pads becoming worn.

Pass 20 Jul 2006 62,248 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 62,248 miles

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

o/s/f tyre near legal limits worn on inside edge † †both front tyre outer side walls becoming perished

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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F518 UVX is a 1988 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F518 UVX, 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

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What year was F518 UVX registered?

F518 UVX is a 1988 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F518 UVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F518 UVX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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