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B66 XFJ

1985 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,929 mi
Last recorded42,929 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 1985 Fiat X1/951,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB66 XFJ
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 42,929 miles

o/s front brake hose is cracked and perished

Fail 16 May 2014 42,928 miles

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

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s front brake hose is cracked and perished

unable to check the o/s front wheel bearing

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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B66 XFJ is a 1985 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B66 XFJ, 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 B66 XFJ registered?

B66 XFJ is a 1985 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 15 February 1985.

Is B66 XFJ safe to buy?

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