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B231 CVW

1985 Fiat X1/9

Yellow Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,220 mi
Last recorded81,220 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 1985 Fiat X1/951,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB231 CVW
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1985
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 81,220 miles

Both front tyres outer wall cracked

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2011 81,220 miles

Both front tyres outer wall cracked

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2010 79,395 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 78,456 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 78,456 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

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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B231 CVW is a 1985 Fiat X1/9 in Yellow with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Fiat X1/9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 51,962 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 B231 CVW, 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 41 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 B231 CVW registered?

B231 CVW is a 1985 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 19 April 1985.

Is B231 CVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B231 CVW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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