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G491 MFL

1989 Fiat X1/9

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

64,008 mi
Last recorded64,008 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Fiat X1/956,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG491 MFL
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 64,008 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 63,988 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 63,986 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 63,948 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 62,121 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 62,101 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 62,101 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2013 61,661 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 61,660 miles

both rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner plane

Fail 6 Oct 2011 61,660 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner plane

Pass 8 Mar 2011 61,373 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 61,178 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 60,460 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 60,119 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 59,313 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 59,312 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 58,270 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 58,270 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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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G491 MFL 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 72.2%.

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 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 G491 MFL, 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 G491 MFL registered?

G491 MFL is a 1989 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 31 August 1989.

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