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F534 HGP

1989 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

87,325 mi
Last recorded87,325 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Fiat X1/956,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF534 HGP
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 87,325 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 86,299 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 86,296 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2023 86,227 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 86,227 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 85,521 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 85,520 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 85,513 miles

Both rear brake back plates are corroded

Both rear wheel arches are corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 85,512 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both rear brakes back plates are very corroded

Both rear wheel arches are very corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 85,434 miles

All coil springs corroded

Front and rear bumpers missing not fitted at time of mot test

Major coolant leak

Offside steering rack gatior split/perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' On limits 10mm (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 May 2017 85,534 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All coil springs corroded

Front and rear bumpers missing not fitted at time of mot test

Major coolant leak

Offside steering rack gatior split/perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' On limits 10mm (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 85,291 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 85,289 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 85,158 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 85,157 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 84,355 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 84,355 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 84,289 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 83,920 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 83,048 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 83,043 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 82,088 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 80,606 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 79,383 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 79,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 76,861 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 75,476 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 75,476 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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F534 HGP is a 1989 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 F534 HGP, 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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What year was F534 HGP registered?

F534 HGP is a 1989 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 27 April 1989.

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