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F798 MDP

1988 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

31,252 mi
Last recorded31,252 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 1988 Fiat X1/961,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF798 MDP
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 31,252 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 31,246 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 30,892 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 30,628 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 30,628 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 28,760 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 28,760 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 27,378 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 25,764 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 22,578 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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F798 MDP is a 1988 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F798 MDP, 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 F798 MDP registered?

F798 MDP is a 1988 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 31 October 1988.

Is F798 MDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F798 MDP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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