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F797 RBF

1988 Fiat X1/9

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,566 mi
Last recorded83,566 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 1988 Fiat X1/961,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF797 RBF
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 83,566 miles

Nearside Front brake slight binding

Offside Front brake slight binding

Pass 5 Aug 2016 83,542 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 83,538 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 83,306 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 83,306 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 81,876 miles

Exhaust system deteriated.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S and N/S headlight aim o. k at time of test.

O/S front wheel slightly binding o.k at time of test.

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 81,630 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 78,958 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2009 78,957 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 78,683 miles

See advisory notes. M.O.T test number 782076467092

Fail 7 Mar 2007 78,683 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Engine overheated on ramp.

N/S rear outer C V joint has slight wear O.K at time of test.

Pass 16 Mar 2006 77,970 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 77,970 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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F797 RBF is a 1988 Fiat X1/9 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F797 RBF, 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 F797 RBF registered?

F797 RBF is a 1988 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 14 September 1988.

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