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G388 OVO

1989 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

53,378 mi
Last recorded53,378 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 1989 Fiat X1/956,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG388 OVO
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 53,378 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 53,200 miles

Chassis, suspension, steering and brake components have corrosion and deterioration

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 27 May 2022 53,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 53,105 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor, within suspension arm prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 51,434 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 50,857 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 50,831 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 50,220 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 47,114 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 46,177 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 46,177 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 41,300 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 41,300 miles

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

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

N/S headlight glass cracked

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 40,022 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 40,022 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 39,480 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 39,480 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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G388 OVO is a 1989 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 G388 OVO, 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 G388 OVO registered?

G388 OVO is a 1989 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 6 October 1989.

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