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F581 HKM

1989 Fiat X1/9

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,200 mi
Last recorded82,200 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1989 Fiat X1/956,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF581 HKM
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 82,200 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 82,181 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 82,026 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 77,923 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front lower inner wing starting to corrode

oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2008 76,895 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fog lamp switch occasionally sticky

n/s/f head lamp reflector deteriorating

water leak from under car

Pass 23 Feb 2007 76,768 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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F581 HKM is a 1989 Fiat X1/9 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 F581 HKM, 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 F581 HKM registered?

F581 HKM is a 1989 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 28 February 1989.

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