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F555 BET

1988 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

51,854 mi
Last recorded51,854 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Fiat X1/961,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF555 BET
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 51,854 miles

vehicle undersealed

Fail 9 Sep 2025 51,854 miles

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

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

vehicle undersealed

Pass 31 Jul 2024 51,772 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 51,470 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 50,980 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 50,746 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 50,362 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 50,176 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 50,163 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 50,153 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Mar 2018 50,146 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake has slight drag

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake has slight drag

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 50,880 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Mar 2017 50,880 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside and offside (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 49,991 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 49,972 miles

Oil leak

Old grease around n/s CV boot

Pass 22 Apr 2014 49,943 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

signs of grease around nearside drive shaft boots

Fail 22 Apr 2014 49,943 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

signs of grease around nearside drive shaft boots

Pass 1 May 2013 49,828 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

headlamp beam weak

slight bind offside rear brake

slight play in steering coloum

Fail 19 Apr 2013 49,828 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

headlamp beam weak

offside front wiper worn

slight bind offside rear brake

slight play in steering coloum

Pass 17 Apr 2012 49,801 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 31 Mar 2011 49,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

two front wipers worn

Pass 19 Apr 2010 49,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2009 49,631 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

two front wipers worn

Pass 16 Apr 2008 49,581 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 49,520 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 49,276 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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F555 BET is a 1988 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 F555 BET, 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 F555 BET registered?

F555 BET is a 1988 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F555 BET safe to buy?

The MOT history for F555 BET shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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