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A731 JLH

1984 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,383 mi
Last recorded81,383 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 1984 Fiat X1/953,178 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA731 JLH
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 81,383 miles

corrosion in rear brake pipes(limited vision on exact condition)

front to rear water pipes corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2013 81,383 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion in rear brake pipes(limited vision on exact condition)

front to rear water pipes corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2012 80,782 miles

corrosion at offside front inner wing panelling ,advise welding asap

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2011 80,547 miles

bonnet catch insecure

corrosion in offside rear brake pipe(limited vision on exact condition of pipe where it disapears through inner wing)

dent in nearside rear inner wheel rim

engine/gearbox oil leaks

offside window inoperative

radiator area showing signs of leakage

Pass 5 Mar 2010 79,563 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 79,563 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet does not securely fasten

clutch slave cylinder weaping

radiator deteriorated and leaking slightly

wipers sluggish

Pass 12 Mar 2009 78,709 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 78,705 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

bonnet unable to latch securely

wiper motor lazy

Pass 6 Mar 2008 77,271 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 77,271 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

excessive corrosion on nearside front inner wheel arch (outside prescribed areas)

nearside rear outer cv boot split

Pass 26 Sep 2006 75,004 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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A731 JLH is a 1984 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1984 Fiat X1/9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 53,178 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 A731 JLH, 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 42 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 A731 JLH registered?

A731 JLH is a 1984 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 13 February 1984.

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