1989 Fiat X1/9 1.5L Petrol · F285 NFT
1989 Fiat X1/9 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 28 Apr 1989. Recorded mileage 33,020 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FIAT X1/9
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,020 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F285 NFT Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 33,020 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F285 NFT Mileage History
- 14/09/200630,672 mi
- 11/06/200931,024 mi+352 mi
- 25/06/200931,032 mi+8 mi
- 22/06/201032,331 mi+1,299 mi
- 09/08/202332,813 mi+482 mi
- 13/10/202332,813 mi
- 12/03/202532,896 mi+83 mi
- 18/03/202532,897 mi+1 mi
- 07/07/202633,020 mi+123 mi
- 08/07/202633,020 mi
Average of roughly 119 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
F285 NFT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Fiat X1/9 (F285 NFT) between September 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”.
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