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F903 EMB

1988 Fiat X1/9

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

92,912 mi
Last recorded92,912 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Fiat X1/961,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF903 EMB
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 92,912 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 91,630 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 90,730 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 90,470 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 90,257 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 90,096 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 89,539 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 89,120 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 88,737 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 88,521 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 88,100 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tie bar split pin not secured

Pass 9 Jun 2014 88,100 miles

offside rear tie bar split pin not secured

Pass 10 Jun 2013 87,938 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 87,858 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 86,743 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 84,852 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 84,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 May 2008 83,768 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 82,376 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 82,372 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 81,023 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 81,018 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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F903 EMB is a 1988 Fiat X1/9 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 F903 EMB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F903 EMB registered?

F903 EMB is a 1988 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 31 October 1988.

Is F903 EMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F903 EMB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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