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F973 RDE

1988 Fiat X1/9

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,753 mi
Last recorded82,753 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Fiat X1/961,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF973 RDE
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 82,753 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 34,194 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 34,051 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 34,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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F973 RDE is a 1988 Fiat X1/9 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F973 RDE, 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

How do I check the history of F973 RDE?

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What year was F973 RDE registered?

F973 RDE is a 1988 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 22 August 1988.

Is F973 RDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F973 RDE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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