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F583 YUH

1988 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

34,533 mi
Last recorded34,533 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 1988 Fiat X1/961,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF583 YUH
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 34,533 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 34,533 miles

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

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

Braking system leaking front to rear pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2014 34,370 miles

Both Front And Offside Rear Tyres Cracking

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight Underside Corrosion To Inner Sills

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 34,370 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both Front And Offside Rear Tyres Cracking

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight Underside Corrosion To Inner Sills

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 33,888 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 16 Sep 2011 33,888 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 22 May 2010 33,887 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

upper steeing column bracket has some movement

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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F583 YUH is a 1988 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 F583 YUH, 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 F583 YUH registered?

F583 YUH is a 1988 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 31 August 1988.

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The MOT history for F583 YUH shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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