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F786 EKN

1988 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

76,479 mi
Last recorded76,479 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 1988 Fiat X1/961,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF786 EKN
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 76,479 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 76,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 73,356 miles

possible exhaust leak around manifold area

Pass 27 Jun 2018 70,645 miles

CORROSION -SILLS-MISC F+R SUSPENSION AREA ETC.

MINOR PLAY F+R SUSPENSION ARMS.

O/S HEADLIGHT VIBRATION +STUCK IN UP POSITION.

SUSPECT EXHAUST LEAK.

Fail 26 Jun 2018 70,645 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

CORROSION -SILLS-MISC F+R SUSPENSION AREA ETC.

MINOR PLAY F+R SUSPENSION ARMS.

O/S HEADLIGHT VIBRATION +STUCK IN UP POSITION.

SUSPECT EXHAUST LEAK.

Pass 28 Jun 2017 69,741 miles

HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION/STEERING.

MISC CORROSION.

SLIGHT BIND N/S/R WHEEL.

STEERING COLUMN PLAY-SLIGHT NOISE/ROUGH FEEL

SUSPECT POOR WELD REPAIRS?

Fail 27 Jun 2017 69,741 miles

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

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

HEADLIGHTS PATTERNS POOR.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION/STEERING.

MISC CORROSION.

SLIGHT BIND N/S/R WHEEL.

STEERING COLUMN PLAY-SLIGHT NOISE/ROUGH FEEL

SUSPECT POOR WELD REPAIRS?

Pass 22 Jun 2009 69,693 miles

SEE ADVISORY NOTES TEST NO-584655059180-04/06/09.+POOR WELD REPAIRS.O/S+N/S HEADLIGHT AIM ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

Fail 4 Jun 2009 69,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

STEERING COLUMN PLAY.MINOR PLAF MISC F SUSPENSION/STEERING COMPONENTS.MINOR CORROSION MISC ITEMS-FLOOR-SILLS-CHASSIS MEMBERS ETC.

Pass 13 Jun 2008 68,784 miles

GENERAL LIGHT CORROSION.GENERAL MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Fail 12 Jun 2008 68,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

GENERAL LIGHT CORROSION.GENERAL MINOR PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Pass 1 Aug 2006 64,983 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 64,983 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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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F786 EKN is a 1988 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 F786 EKN, 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 F786 EKN registered?

F786 EKN is a 1988 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 15 November 1988.

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