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F997 MLE

1988 Fiat X1/9

Yellow Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,294 mi
Last recorded71,294 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Fiat X1/961,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF997 MLE
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 71,294 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 71,287 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2016 71,245 miles

slight corrosion too nearside rear trailing arm front mounting

slight corrosion too offside rear floor pan

Fail 21 Mar 2016 71,245 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 70,490 miles

offside wiper blade split but clearing screen ok

Fail 6 Mar 2015 70,490 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 69,795 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 69,795 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 69,311 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 68,848 miles

oil presure gauge not working

Fail 2 Sep 2011 68,848 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 68,148 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 68,137 miles

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 67,814 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 67,660 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 67,660 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 67,065 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 67,065 miles

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.

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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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?

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