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B251 ORK

1985 Fiat X1/9

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,801 mi
Last recorded54,801 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1985 Fiat X1/951,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB251 ORK
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 54,801 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 54,580 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 42,648 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 38,881 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 38,881 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 34,785 miles

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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B251 ORK is a 1985 Fiat X1/9 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B251 ORK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B251 ORK registered?

B251 ORK is a 1985 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 29 March 1985.

Is B251 ORK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B251 ORK shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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