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G588 BFX

1989 Fiat X1/9

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

60,631 mi
Last recorded60,631 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 1989 Fiat X1/956,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG588 BFX
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 60,631 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 60,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 56,708 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 56,708 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 55,374 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 54,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

cracking on both rear tyres

offside front brake binding on slightly

slight coolant leak at front to rear coolant pipes

Fail 9 May 2019 54,388 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

cracking on both rear tyres

offside front brake binding on slightly

slight coolant leak at front to rear coolant pipes

Pass 14 Sep 2017 53,849 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear inner sill has slight corrosion

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 53,839 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven 88% (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner sill has slight corrosion

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 53,569 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 52,426 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nsf tyre perishing on outer tread

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2007 51,242 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 50,824 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 50,824 miles

Nearside 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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G588 BFX is a 1989 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 64.3%.

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 G588 BFX, 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 G588 BFX registered?

G588 BFX is a 1989 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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