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A872 VOB

1983 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,431 mi
Last recorded86,431 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 1983 Fiat X1/960,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA872 VOB
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 86,431 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension inner bush deteriorating/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

passengers sun visor will not stay in stowed position

Fail 26 Apr 2024 86,430 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam intermittent, comes on dim with tap (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension inner bush deteriorating/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

passengers sun visor will not stay in stowed position

near side front, off side front, off side rear brake pad retaining pins insecure, incorrectly fitted, one clip missing from near side front caliper

Pass 14 Oct 2022 86,285 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 86,071 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 85,463 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2007 85,463 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 85,440 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 85,440 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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A872 VOB is a 1983 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A872 VOB, 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 A872 VOB registered?

A872 VOB is a 1983 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 13 September 1983.

Is A872 VOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A872 VOB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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