MOT Status
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71,294 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
slight corrosion too nearside rear trailing arm front mounting
slight corrosion too offside rear floor pan
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
slight corrosion too nearside rear trailing arm front mounting
slight corrosion too offside rear floor pan
offside wiper blade split but clearing screen ok
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
offside wiper blade split but clearing screen ok
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
offside rear inner wheel arch corroded
offside rear tyre perishing
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
oil presure gauge not working
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
oil presure gauge not working
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
vehicle starting to corrode in place's
How Reliable is the Fiat X1/9?
Based on 12,245 MOT tests across 1,557 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F997 MLE is a 1988 Fiat X1/9 in Yellow with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 F997 MLE, 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.
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What year was F997 MLE registered?
F997 MLE is a 1988 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 1 August 1988.
Is F997 MLE safe to buy?
The MOT history for F997 MLE shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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