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G329 GEW

1989 Fiat X1/9

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,585 mi
Last recorded61,585 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 1989 Fiat X1/956,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG329 GEW
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2020 61,585 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake flex to mounting (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 58,943 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

o/s/f track rod end gaiter deteriorating

Fail 16 Jul 2018 58,923 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

o/s/f track rod end gaiter deteriorating

Fail 31 Mar 2018 58,619 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All four (3.5.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Nearside & Offside (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Nearside & Offside (2.7.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 55,071 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre on outer edge

slight corrosion to n/s/f

Pass 17 Nov 2015 52,860 miles

advise some imbalance noted on front and rear brakes on roller test

Pass 5 Nov 2014 50,220 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight front imbalance noted..offside steering rack boot poor condition

Fail 4 Nov 2014 50,220 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight front imbalance noted..offside steering rack boot poor condition

Pass 26 Nov 2013 48,421 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

some front imbalance noted on front brakes..advise wheels off inspection of front brakes[unable to see brake pads].general surface corrosion under car

Pass 12 Nov 2012 46,742 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 45,749 miles

crack in exhaust manifold,,noisy

Fail 15 Nov 2011 45,746 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

crack noted in exhaust manifolds..o/s/rear brake records lower effort,,

Pass 15 Oct 2010 44,334 miles

suspect leak at exhaust manifold gasket...offside handbrake records lower effort than n/s....handbrake warning light flickers

Fail 15 Oct 2010 44,334 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

suspect leak at exhaust manifold gasket...offside handbrake records lower effort than n/s....handbrake warning light flickers

Pass 28 Oct 2009 42,988 miles

advise slight exhaust blow at exhaust down pipe-first silencer

Pass 6 Nov 2008 40,942 miles

slight binding noted to o/s/rear brake..

Pass 4 Oct 2007 39,370 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 37,722 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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G329 GEW is a 1989 Fiat X1/9 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G329 GEW, 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 G329 GEW registered?

G329 GEW is a 1989 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 25 August 1989.

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