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F70 SMK

1988 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,635 mi
Last recorded96,635 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2006
Typical for 1988 Fiat X1/961,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF70 SMK
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2006 96,635 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 96,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advice heavy corrosion on lower front nearside and off side sills

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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F70 SMK is a 1988 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F70 SMK, 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 F70 SMK registered?

F70 SMK is a 1988 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 31 October 1988.

Is F70 SMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F70 SMK shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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