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ABD 699X

1981 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,691 mi
Last recorded55,691 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1981 Fiat X1/961,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABD 699X
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 55,691 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 55,682 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both front tyres and near side rear tyre perished.

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

Pass 18 May 2010 55,660 miles

all tyres perished no cords visible

engine compartment corroded

front boot floor corroded

headlamps beam pattern slightly deteriorated

offside front footwell corroded

scuttle area corroded

Fail 5 May 2010 55,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

all tyres perished no cords visible

engine compartment corroded

front boot floor corroded

headlamps beam pattern slightly deteriorated

offside front footwell corroded

scuttle area corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2009 54,950 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 54,920 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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ABD 699X is a 1981 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Fiat X1/9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 61,146 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 ABD 699X, 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 45 years old, this Fiat X1/9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ABD 699X registered?

ABD 699X is a 1981 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 12 August 1981.

Is ABD 699X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABD 699X shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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