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A18 PCJ

1985 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,478 mi
Last recorded52,478 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 1985 Fiat X1/951,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 PCJ
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 52,478 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 52,473 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 2 May 2017 52,397 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 52,341 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 52,199 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 51,962 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 51,961 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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A18 PCJ is a 1985 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A18 PCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A18 PCJ registered?

A18 PCJ is a 1985 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 31 May 1985.

Is A18 PCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 PCJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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