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A176 KWW

1983 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,209 mi
Last recorded68,209 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 1983 Fiat X1/960,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA176 KWW
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 68,209 miles

arches rusty

poor beam patterns

some rust on under body

Fail 10 Nov 2023 68,201 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

arches rusty

poor beam patterns

some rust on under body

Pass 21 May 2021 67,359 miles

front brake hoses perished

poor beam paterns

some rust on underbody

Pass 27 Feb 2020 66,793 miles

front brake hoses perished

poor beam patterns

rust on body work

Pass 28 Feb 2019 65,063 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 64,229 miles

Nearside Front dip beam slightly dim

front brake hoses perished

front tyres worn on inner edges

slight rust on n/s/f brake pipe

Pass 7 Dec 2016 61,814 miles

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 3 Dec 2016 61,814 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/closing panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated back plate excessively corroded and breaking up (3.5.1j)

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 11 Dec 2015 59,189 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 58,997 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 20 Sep 2012 58,995 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 58,100 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 58,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 55,835 miles

offside front brake pad rattling

Pass 28 Sep 2007 54,540 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 53,703 miles

advised slight o/s/f suspension

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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A176 KWW is a 1983 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Fiat X1/9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 60,176 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 A176 KWW, 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 43 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 A176 KWW registered?

A176 KWW is a 1983 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 9 September 1983.

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