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A503 ORO

1983 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,270 mi
Last recorded70,270 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 1983 Fiat X1/960,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA503 ORO
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 70,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2010 69,819 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 67,918 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 67,912 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (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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A503 ORO is a 1983 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 A503 ORO, 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

How do I check the history of A503 ORO?

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What year was A503 ORO registered?

A503 ORO is a 1983 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 9 December 1983.

Is A503 ORO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A503 ORO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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