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G263 VMT

1989 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

53,270 mi
Last recorded53,270 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Fiat X1/956,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG263 VMT
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 53,270 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 53,270 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 53,244 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 53,157 miles

Rear Driveshaft cups covered in grease (both sides)

Pass 13 Oct 2022 52,998 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft cups covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage slight leak around inner tie rods (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 52,926 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake low effort

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 52,737 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 52,737 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 52,596 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 52,202 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 51,804 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 51,771 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 51,304 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 51,295 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 51,171 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 51,009 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 51,000 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Slight gear oil leaks

Pass 7 May 2011 50,705 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 50,231 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 49,832 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 49,633 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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G263 VMT is a 1989 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1989 Fiat X1/9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 56,327 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 G263 VMT, 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 37 years old, this Fiat X1/9 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G263 VMT registered?

G263 VMT is a 1989 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 31 August 1989.

Is G263 VMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G263 VMT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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