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G439 VNC

1990 Fiat X1/9

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,792 mi
Last recorded70,792 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1990 Fiat X1/953,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG439 VNC
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 70,792 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate missing

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both brake back plates corroded

various items corroded underneath front to rear

Pass 4 Jun 2018 70,437 miles

General corrosion

Not all brakes visable

Fail 4 Jun 2018 70,433 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

General corrosion

Not all brakes visable

Pass 22 Apr 2014 69,868 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 69,405 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 69,405 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 67,593 miles

Both sides boot floor corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 67,593 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Both sides boot floor corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 65,337 miles

Nearside door mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front inner wing(luggage compartment), offside rear crossmember, and rear subframe all corroded.

Offside front side repeater slightly insecure

Offside wiper blade deteriorated

Radiator deteriorated

Fail 6 Apr 2011 65,334 miles

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside door mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front inner wing(luggage compartment), offside rear crossmember, and rear subframe all corroded.

Offside front side repeater slightly insecure

Offside wiper blade deteriorated

Radiator deteriorated

Pass 27 Jan 2010 63,470 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 63,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 31 Dec 2009 63,460 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise slight paly in steering colunm

Pass 27 Oct 2008 61,581 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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G439 VNC is a 1990 Fiat X1/9 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G439 VNC, 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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G439 VNC is a 1990 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 31 May 1990.

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