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A27 BRR

1983 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

46,424 mi
Last recorded46,424 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1983 Fiat X1/960,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA27 BRR
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 46,424 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 46,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2023 42,698 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 42,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions INSIDE/OUT (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions INSIDE/OUT 165/70/R13 (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 42,294 miles

Front Coolant leak radiator hose seeping ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 42,293 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing rubber seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Coolant leak radiator hose seeping ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 42,263 miles

Nearside headlamp aim on high limit

Offside headlamp aim on high limit & on left hand limit

Pass 30 Jul 2018 41,243 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 38,384 miles

Nearside Rear has slight play

indicators flash fast

Pass 26 Jul 2016 33,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 33,739 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 30,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 30,971 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 29,731 miles

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

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

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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A27 BRR is a 1983 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 A27 BRR, 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 A27 BRR registered?

A27 BRR is a 1983 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 16 August 1983.

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The MOT history for A27 BRR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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