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F991 MJB

1988 Fiat X1/9

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

46,637 mi
Last recorded46,637 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Fiat X1/961,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF991 MJB
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 46,637 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 46,217 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 46,097 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 45,760 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 45,384 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 44,860 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 44,062 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 43,723 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 43,144 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 42,527 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 42,086 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 41,481 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

steering rack has slight seepage

Pass 24 Apr 2013 40,527 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 39,789 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 38,900 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2011 38,900 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2010 38,788 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 38,507 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 38,507 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 37,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 34,705 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 31,339 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 31,314 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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F991 MJB is a 1988 Fiat X1/9 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 F991 MJB, 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 F991 MJB registered?

F991 MJB is a 1988 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 7 October 1988.

Is F991 MJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F991 MJB shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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