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F704 LPF

1988 Fiat X1/9

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

52,649 mi
Last recorded52,649 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Fiat X1/961,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF704 LPF
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 52,649 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 52,595 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 52,595 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 52,081 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 51,169 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 51,169 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 50,917 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 50,410 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 50,108 miles

Nearside Front nearside washer jet inoperative however offside provides enough fluid to clear the windscreen effectively

Fail 25 May 2018 50,108 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front nearside washer jet inoperative however offside provides enough fluid to clear the windscreen effectively

Pass 11 Apr 2015 49,825 miles

lower rear sills becoming rusty

Fail 10 Apr 2015 49,825 miles

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

engine missfiring when purged for emissions test

lower rear sills becoming rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2014 49,700 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 49,026 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 48,787 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 48,512 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 47,970 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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F704 LPF is a 1988 Fiat X1/9 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 F704 LPF, 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 F704 LPF registered?

F704 LPF is a 1988 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 30 August 1988.

Is F704 LPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F704 LPF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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