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G500 VBU

1990 Fiat X1/9

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

74,679 mi
Last recorded74,679 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 1990 Fiat X1/953,823 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG500 VBU
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2011 74,679 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to offside floor panel not in prescribed areas

Pass 8 Oct 2009 74,141 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 74,138 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 27 May 2008 72,902 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 72,902 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 68,222 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 66,111 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 66,111 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2005 66,053 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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G500 VBU is a 1990 Fiat X1/9 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 G500 VBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G500 VBU?

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What year was G500 VBU registered?

G500 VBU is a 1990 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 21 February 1990.

Is G500 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G500 VBU shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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