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B789 LOY

1984 Fiat X1/9

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,640 mi
Last recorded16,640 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1984 Fiat X1/953,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB789 LOY
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 16,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 16,640 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front side repeater not working but pre 1986

Pass 23 Jul 2024 16,297 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight seepage from gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight seepage from gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 15,967 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 15,549 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 15,340 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 15,203 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 15,096 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all 4 tyres perishing not showing canvas or distorted

Pass 1 Aug 2006 15,096 miles

all 4 tyres perishing not showing canvas or distorted

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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B789 LOY is a 1984 Fiat X1/9 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Fiat X1/9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 53,178 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 B789 LOY, 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 42 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 B789 LOY registered?

B789 LOY is a 1984 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 6 August 1984.

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The MOT history for B789 LOY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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