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F774 VNV

1988 Fiat X1/9

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,345 mi
Last recorded52,345 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Fiat X1/961,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF774 VNV
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 52,345 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 51,438 miles

steering rack end oil seals slightly leaking

Pass 1 Aug 2024 50,609 miles

Slight leak from steering rack

Pass 15 Aug 2023 50,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 50,401 miles

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned headlight motor working constantly causing headlight to go up and down (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 49,671 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 49,671 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 48,838 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 48,573 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 48,406 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 47,726 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 47,680 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 47,653 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Service brake efficiency only just met

Pass 19 Apr 2016 47,262 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 46,189 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 45,940 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 45,358 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 45,358 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 45,089 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 44,542 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 18 Jun 2009 44,452 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 44,141 miles

both front tyre treads low on edges

slight knock from rear on road test

slight play in both rear hub bearings

Fail 3 Apr 2008 44,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyre treads low on edges

knock from the rear when taking up drive

slight play in both rear hub bearings

Pass 19 Apr 2007 43,825 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 43,087 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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F774 VNV is a 1988 Fiat X1/9 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F774 VNV, 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 F774 VNV registered?

F774 VNV is a 1988 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 13 October 1988.

Is F774 VNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F774 VNV shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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