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A987 SUV

1983 Fiat X1/9

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

66,586 mi
Last recorded66,586 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 1983 Fiat X1/960,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA987 SUV
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 66,586 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 64,903 miles

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

slight play in steering colum

Fail 26 Jun 2012 64,903 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

slight play in steering colum

Fail 28 May 2011 63,004 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

n/s front wheel binding

n/s rear outer driveshaft gaitor split

o/s front position lamp damaged

o/s headlamp adjuster loose

steering gaitors perished

Pass 28 May 2011 63,004 miles

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

n/s front wheel binding

n/s rear outer driveshaft gaitor split

o/s front position lamp damaged

o/s headlamp adjuster loose

steering gaitors perished

Fail 8 Apr 2011 62,694 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Side repeater affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

coolant stains rear of block

n/s/r outer drive shaft boot split

Pass 14 Apr 2010 61,099 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 61,099 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 60,482 miles

SLIGHT BINDING ON REAR BRAKES

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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A987 SUV is a 1983 Fiat X1/9 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 A987 SUV, 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 A987 SUV registered?

A987 SUV is a 1983 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 12 September 1983.

Is A987 SUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A987 SUV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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