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F926 JHR

1989 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,981 mi
Last recorded53,981 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Fiat X1/956,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF926 JHR
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 53,981 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 53,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 53,661 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 53,492 miles

Offside Rear Offside Park brake low performance see sheet

Pass 12 Sep 2022 53,343 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 53,343 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating pedal travel (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side only just working (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black and white. instead of yellow and black (0.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation both rears (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 52,561 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 52,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability track control arm inner joint (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability track control arm inner joint (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2019 51,542 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 51,115 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 50,570 miles

o/s park brake reading is low compared to n/s.

park brake warning lamp not working.

Pass 14 Sep 2016 49,138 miles

Oil leak

drivers sun visor broken but still just holds clear of screen.

park brake warning lamp not working.

roof panel insecure at n/s rear corner.

Pass 24 Sep 2015 48,293 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 47,719 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 47,585 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 47,186 miles

hand brake travel long

Fail 2 Oct 2012 47,179 miles

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

hand brake travel long

Pass 1 Oct 2011 46,908 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 46,870 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 46,822 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 46,722 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 46,665 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 46,614 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 46,545 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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F926 JHR is a 1989 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 F926 JHR, 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.

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What year was F926 JHR registered?

F926 JHR is a 1989 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 28 February 1989.

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