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C914 JNK

1986 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,614 mi
Last recorded43,614 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Fiat X1/953,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC914 JNK
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 43,614 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 43,052 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 40,973 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 40,315 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 38,764 miles

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake pipe mount area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 36,768 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 36,756 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 34,900 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 34,899 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 34,858 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 34,802 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 34,719 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 34,611 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 34,488 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 34,419 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 34,286 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 34,156 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 34,021 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 34,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 33,817 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 33,816 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 33,535 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 33,534 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 33,326 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 33,084 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 33,070 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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C914 JNK is a 1986 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1986 Fiat X1/9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 53,440 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C914 JNK, 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 40 years old, this Fiat X1/9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C914 JNK registered?

C914 JNK is a 1986 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 23 April 1986.

Is C914 JNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C914 JNK shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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