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2278 RA

1984 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

56,276 mi
Last recorded56,276 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Fiat X1/953,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2278 RA
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 56,276 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 56,012 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 55,604 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 55,132 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 54,647 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 54,149 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 54,145 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements nearside 75kgf no lock out & offside 15kgf no lock out (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 53,675 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 53,079 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 53,070 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 52,436 miles

Oil leak slight ()

rear parking brake efficiency just met the requirement no locks out

service brake efficiency only just met, which is 54% rear brakes no locks out

Fail 29 Jun 2016 52,436 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak slight ()

rear parking brake efficiency just met the requirement no locks out

service brake efficiency only just met, which is 54% rear brakes no locks out

Pass 1 Jul 2015 51,825 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 51,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2013 50,608 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 50,603 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2012 50,119 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 50,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 49,550 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 49,209 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2009 48,535 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 47,823 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 47,551 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 46,958 miles

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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2278 RA is a 1984 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1984 Fiat X1/9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 53,178 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 2278 RA, 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 42 years old, this Fiat X1/9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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2278 RA is a 1984 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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