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F70 YCM

1988 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,962 mi
Last recorded78,962 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1988 Fiat X1/961,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 78,962 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 78,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 78,877 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 78,406 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 77,948 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 75,792 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 74,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nsf steel to flexi brake ferrel has slight movement in it but is secure

osf steel brake pipe securing clip corroded but secure

Fail 13 May 2013 74,662 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nsf steel to flexi brake ferrel has slight movement in it but is secure

osf steel brake pipe securing clip corroded but secure

Pass 17 May 2012 72,147 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 72,147 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 25 May 2011 64,158 miles

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

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

rear suspension corroded

Pass 25 May 2011 64,158 miles

rear suspension corroded

Pass 28 May 2010 62,159 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 60,692 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 58,497 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 56,812 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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F70 YCM is a 1988 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YCM, 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 F70 YCM registered?

F70 YCM is a 1988 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 30 August 1988.

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