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A52 TYY

1983 Fiat X1/9

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,985 mi
Last recorded18,985 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2011
Typical for 1983 Fiat X1/960,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA52 TYY
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2011 18,985 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 18,522 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 18,521 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 17,593 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 16,353 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 16,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 16,086 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 16,083 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 15,921 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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A52 TYY is a 1983 Fiat X1/9 in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A52 TYY, 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 A52 TYY registered?

A52 TYY is a 1983 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 6 August 1983.

Is A52 TYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A52 TYY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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