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F603 OVT

1988 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

90,842 mi
Last recorded90,842 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Fiat X1/961,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF603 OVT
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 90,842 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 90,789 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 90,757 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 90,757 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 90,685 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 90,571 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 90,377 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 90,115 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 90,115 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 90,012 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 89,937 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 89,710 miles

underside of vehicle plated and undersealed

Pass 2 Aug 2016 89,587 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 89,351 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 89,351 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 89,222 miles

offside front brake slightly binding

offside rear brake slight binding

Pass 6 Aug 2013 88,906 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2012 88,195 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some corrosion to underside of vehicle serviceable on test

Pass 4 Aug 2012 88,195 miles

some corrosion to underside of vehicle serviceable on test

Pass 8 Aug 2011 87,846 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 87,570 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 87,356 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 86,977 miles

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

some corrosion to all vehicle

Pass 22 Aug 2007 86,655 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 86,652 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 86,043 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 85,331 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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F603 OVT is a 1988 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 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 F603 OVT, 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 F603 OVT registered?

F603 OVT is a 1988 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 31 August 1988.

Is F603 OVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F603 OVT shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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