MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,383 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
corrosion in rear brake pipes(limited vision on exact condition)
front to rear water pipes corroded
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
corrosion at offside front inner wing panelling ,advise welding asap
engine oil leak
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
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Fiat X1/9?
Based on 12,245 MOT tests across 1,557 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is A731 JLH safe to buy?
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