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G282 VWV

1989 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,905 mi
Last recorded85,905 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1989 Fiat X1/956,327 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG282 VWV
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 85,905 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

o/s front tyre low on outer edge

o/s rear foot brake and hand brake lower effort

surface corrosion on o/s rear wheel arch

Fail 28 Apr 2009 85,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

o/s front tyre low on outer edge

o/s rear foot brake and hand brake lower effort

surface corrosion on o/s rear wheel arch

Pass 29 Apr 2008 77,614 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front brake discs slightly corroded

o/s washer jet partialy blocked

Fail 29 Apr 2008 77,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front brake discs slightly corroded

o/s washer jet partialy blocked

Pass 13 Apr 2007 72,689 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 72,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 71,939 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper self-park not working

Fail 6 Apr 2006 71,922 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper self park system not working

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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G282 VWV is a 1989 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 G282 VWV, 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 G282 VWV registered?

G282 VWV is a 1989 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 30 August 1989.

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