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G668 OVA

1989 Fiat X1/9

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

58,460 mi
Last recorded58,460 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Fiat X1/956,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG668 OVA
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 58,460 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 58,407 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 58,326 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 58,235 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 58,072 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 57,911 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 57,796 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 57,689 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 57,547 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 57,402 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 57,276 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter poor condition

Pass 30 Mar 2015 57,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 56,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 56,645 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 56,401 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 56,218 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 55,789 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 55,734 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 55,701 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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G668 OVA is a 1989 Fiat X1/9 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G668 OVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G668 OVA registered?

G668 OVA is a 1989 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 16 November 1989.

Is G668 OVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G668 OVA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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