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F88 LRO

1989 Fiat X1/9

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,414 mi
Last recorded62,414 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 1989 Fiat X1/956,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF88 LRO
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 62,414 miles

UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 21 Jun 2016 62,154 miles

parking brake passed brake test at 18%, and may need attention

Fail 20 Jun 2016 62,154 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and inner wheel arch bottom (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and inner wheel arch bottom (2.4.A.3)

parking brake passed brake test at 18%, and may need attention

Pass 23 May 2011 62,142 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 61,246 miles

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

corosion under bonnet on bulkheads

corosion under bonnet on osf inner wing

Pass 27 Feb 2009 60,948 miles

offside rear road wheel slightly buckled

Pass 25 Feb 2008 59,288 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 59,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 58,363 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 58,363 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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F88 LRO is a 1989 Fiat X1/9 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F88 LRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F88 LRO?

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What year was F88 LRO registered?

F88 LRO is a 1989 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F88 LRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F88 LRO 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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