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G918 YBF

1989 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,929 mi
Last recorded62,929 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2010
Typical for 1989 Fiat X1/956,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG918 YBF
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2010 62,929 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 62,250 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 62,218 miles

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

back of sills rusty shailing

co emissions low 0.35

n/s/f floors rusty shailing

oil leak

rear brake pipe rusty n/s

slight play o/s track rodend

Pass 22 Jul 2006 61,563 miles

Damage on nearside front tyre outer side wall

Offside track rod end ball joint dust cover split

Fail 8 Jul 2006 61,523 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G918 YBF is a 1989 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G918 YBF, 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 G918 YBF registered?

G918 YBF is a 1989 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 31 August 1989.

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