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A404 BTV

1983 Fiat X1/9

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

38,072 mi
Last recorded38,072 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1983 Fiat X1/960,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA404 BTV
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2014 38,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 37,450 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 37,265 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 37,265 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front number plate deteriorated

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 36,319 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 36,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 33,709 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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A404 BTV is a 1983 Fiat X1/9 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A404 BTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A404 BTV registered?

A404 BTV is a 1983 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 5 August 1983.

Is A404 BTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A404 BTV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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