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F747 YEL

1989 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,502 mi
Last recorded76,502 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 1989 Fiat X1/956,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF747 YEL
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 76,502 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 76,502 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 76,245 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 76,245 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 76,100 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 76,100 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 76,072 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2006 76,072 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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F747 YEL is a 1989 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 F747 YEL, 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.

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What year was F747 YEL registered?

F747 YEL is a 1989 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 6 June 1989.

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