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B311 YYB

1985 Fiat X1/9

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

75,690 mi
Last recorded75,690 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1985 Fiat X1/951,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB311 YYB
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 75,690 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 May 2011 75,679 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 75,676 miles

corrosion around rear brake back plates....outter handbrake cable casings cracking....

Fail 4 Aug 2009 75,671 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre wearing low....rear brake back plates corroded....outter handbrake casings cracking....

Pass 23 Jun 2008 74,223 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 74,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front shocks weaping....

Pass 16 Jul 2007 70,991 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 70,991 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake backplates corroding....n/s/r tyre wearing low....

Fail 22 Jun 2007 70,986 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

Offside 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)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

corrosion around n/s/f floor pan....rear brake back plates corroded....

hand brake effort becoming poor....

Pass 23 Jun 2006 68,602 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 68,602 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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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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B311 YYB is a 1985 Fiat X1/9 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 B311 YYB, 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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B311 YYB is a 1985 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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