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XOI 971

1989 Fiat X1/9

Yellow Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

87,300 mi
Last recorded87,300 miles
Recorded on29 May 2007
Typical for 1989 Fiat X1/956,327 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOI 971
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2007 87,300 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 May 2007 87,287 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Sep 2006 87,273 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

bind to o/s rear brake.

corrosion to floor o/s front & front wing mount areas outside prescribed areas.

damage to rear suspension arms adevise attention.

o/s rear cv boot holed.

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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XOI 971 is a 1989 Fiat X1/9 in Yellow with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 XOI 971, 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 XOI 971 registered?

XOI 971 is a 1989 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 2 January 1989.

Is XOI 971 safe to buy?

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