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A601 RWS

1983 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,320 mi
Last recorded72,320 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Fiat X1/960,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA601 RWS
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 72,320 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 72,306 miles

Offside Rear suspension mount corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2019 72,306 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber area inside engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Not working with high beam (4.5.4 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2016 72,190 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 72,189 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 72,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 May 2011 72,123 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 72,062 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 71,952 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 71,752 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 71,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 70,834 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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A601 RWS is a 1983 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 A601 RWS, 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 A601 RWS registered?

A601 RWS is a 1983 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 31 August 1983.

Is A601 RWS safe to buy?

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