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A517 FBJ

1983 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,377 mi
Last recorded54,377 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Fiat X1/960,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA517 FBJ
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 54,377 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 54,272 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 54,213 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 54,110 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 53,913 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 53,902 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 53,538 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 53,444 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 52,847 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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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A517 FBJ is a 1983 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A517 FBJ, 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 A517 FBJ registered?

A517 FBJ is a 1983 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A517 FBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A517 FBJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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