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G130 ARK

1990 Fiat X1/9

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,513 mi
Last recorded69,513 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1990 Fiat X1/953,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG130 ARK
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2008 69,513 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

CORROSION is to outter sills...

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)

rust to wheel arches inner sills pans and general underside. ..

CORROSION is marked white and to front sill steps, front x member n/s an d o/s, o/s/front floor pan, closers, rear x member n/s and o/s,

Pass 5 Oct 2007 68,039 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 62,140 miles

floor has large amount of repairs

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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G130 ARK is a 1990 Fiat X1/9 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Fiat X1/9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 53,823 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 G130 ARK, 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 36 years old, this Fiat X1/9 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G130 ARK registered?

G130 ARK is a 1990 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 29 March 1990.

Is G130 ARK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G130 ARK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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