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G688 CBY

1990 Fiat X1/9

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

17,013 mi
Last recorded17,013 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Fiat X1/953,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG688 CBY
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 17,013 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 17,013 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 16,810 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 16,781 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 16,523 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 15,714 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 15,638 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 15,308 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 14,068 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 14,068 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 13,797 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 12,899 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 11,532 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 9,845 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 8,775 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 6,642 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 6,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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G688 CBY is a 1990 Fiat X1/9 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 G688 CBY, 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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What year was G688 CBY registered?

G688 CBY is a 1990 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 27 June 1990.

Is G688 CBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G688 CBY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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