MOT Status
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61,550 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Oil leak ()
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)
Centre Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Centre Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
nearside and offside rear discs in very poor condition
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Fiat X1/9?
Based on 12,245 MOT tests across 1,557 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H838 TAO is a 1990 Fiat X1/9 in Yellow with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 H838 TAO, 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 H838 TAO registered?
H838 TAO is a 1990 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 23 August 1990.
Is H838 TAO safe to buy?
The MOT history for H838 TAO shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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