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F604 YRN

1989 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,646 mi
Last recorded69,646 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Fiat X1/956,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF604 YRN
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 69,646 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 69,613 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive too high 4.20 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel all 4 brake efforts low (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2024 68,934 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 68,923 miles

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

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 68,455 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 68,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 13 May 2022 67,984 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 67,257 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 66,860 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 66,854 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 66,399 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 65,430 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 64,909 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 64,031 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 63,132 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 62,079 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 59,188 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 57,008 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 55,459 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 55,459 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 53,463 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 50,305 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 48,228 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 46,595 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 46,591 miles

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

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 45,381 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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F604 YRN is a 1989 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 76.9%.

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 F604 YRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F604 YRN registered?

F604 YRN is a 1989 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 30 March 1989.

Is F604 YRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F604 YRN shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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