MOT History from tests of petrol FIAT X1:9s year 1988

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Pass percent:63.86%

(The average a petrol FIAT X1:9 year 1988 passes without issue)

Based on:559 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	67
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	63
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	28
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	23
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	18
Brake pipe excessively corroded	16
Registration plate issues	15
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	12
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	11
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Rear brake binding	11
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	10
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Registration plate lamp issues	8
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Front brake application uneven	5
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	4
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Front brake excessively fluctuating	2
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Fuel pipe insecure \|6.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.4.G.4e\|	1
Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached \|5.3.3 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	1
Emissions not tested \|7.3.A.1\|	1
Braking system leaking front to rear pipe \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure \|3.1.4b\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Rear Bumper likely to become detached \|6.1.4 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Rear Exhaust system insecure \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Side repeater insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	1
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Hazard warning switch missing \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Oil leaking excessively from engine \|8.4.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative \|3.6.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside front brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir insecurely mounted \|3.6.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing \|5.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater not working fitted new bulb \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Horn control insecure \|1.6.1\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt \|2.4.G.4c\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	1
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Windscreen has damage	1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Stop lamp not working both rear lamps \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill has hole \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill has hole \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol FIAT X1:9s year 1988

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