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B246 NBY

1985 Fiat X1/9

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

48,890 mi
Last recorded48,890 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Fiat X1/951,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB246 NBY
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 48,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 48,728 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside and nearside rear brake back plates corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 48,552 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside and nearside rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2022 48,290 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

offside and nearside rear brake back plates corroded.

Pass 15 Oct 2020 48,010 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight leak (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 47,358 miles

Rear brake back plates corroded.

Fail 30 Sep 2019 47,322 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill / wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear brake back plates corroded.

Pass 10 Oct 2018 46,878 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 46,869 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle parking (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 46,850 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Parking brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 46,043 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 46,043 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle park brake (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 44,720 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 44,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 44,071 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 43,172 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 41,916 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2013 41,916 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2012 40,166 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 40,164 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 38,690 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 35,296 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 33,867 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 33,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2008 32,393 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 28,653 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 25,692 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 4 Jul 2006 25,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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B246 NBY is a 1985 Fiat X1/9 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 B246 NBY, 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 B246 NBY registered?

B246 NBY is a 1985 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 28 January 1985.

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