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F928 NVE

1989 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

52,487 mi
Last recorded52,487 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 1989 Fiat X1/956,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF928 NVE
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 52,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door handle broken but still works

Nearside Front seat missing

Pass 12 Jan 2018 50,933 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 50,931 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 47,851 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear both tyres wearing low

Fail 10 Jan 2017 47,791 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear both tyres wearing low

Pass 12 Jan 2016 45,404 miles

all tyres protruding past bodywork

Fail 7 Jan 2016 45,402 miles

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

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

all tyres protruding past bodywork

Pass 13 Jan 2015 44,679 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 44,628 miles

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

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

brakes deteriorating

engine over heating / coolant level now low

Fail 28 Oct 2013 44,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

brakes deteriorating

engine over heating / coolant level now low

Pass 21 Sep 2009 44,402 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 44,401 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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F928 NVE is a 1989 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 F928 NVE, 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 F928 NVE registered?

F928 NVE is a 1989 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 21 February 1989.

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