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A14 GRB

1985 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

95,611 mi
Last recorded95,611 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Fiat X1/951,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 GRB
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 95,611 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

welded repairs covered in underseal

Pass 10 Apr 2025 95,546 miles

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

welded repairs covered in underseal

Pass 20 May 2024 95,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 95,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

welded repairs too floor pan and outer sill areas

Pass 17 Jun 2022 95,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Jun 2021 94,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle is heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Jun 2020 93,913 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle is heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Apr 2019 93,743 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

extensive welded repairs to vehicle

Pass 18 Apr 2018 93,510 miles

extensive welded repairs to vehicle

Pass 28 Mar 2017 92,871 miles

extensive welded repairs to vehicle

Fail 22 Jul 2016 92,850 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sills (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sills (5.2.6)

extensive welded repairs to vehicle

parking brake effort is only 17%

service brake effort is only 50%

underside of vehicle is heavily undersealed

Pass 10 Jun 2015 92,514 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 92,509 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 91,723 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 91,460 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 91,145 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 90,405 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 89,802 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 89,437 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 88,813 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 88,279 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 86,835 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 85,300 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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A14 GRB is a 1985 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1985 Fiat X1/9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 51,962 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 A14 GRB, 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 41 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 A14 GRB registered?

A14 GRB is a 1985 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 12 March 1985.

Is A14 GRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 GRB shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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