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B79 YJO

1985 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

41,710 mi
Last recorded41,710 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 1985 Fiat X1/951,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB79 YJO
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 41,710 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 41,558 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 41,547 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 41,521 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 41,413 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 41,249 miles

front wipers worn

Pass 1 Sep 2015 41,161 miles

Fuel hose slightly chafed hoses in engine bay, advise replacing (7.2.2)

battery loose but secure , advise securing tight

wiper blades poor

Pass 15 Jul 2014 40,905 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 40,828 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 40,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2011 40,668 miles

parking brake has only just met the required efficency 16%

your vehicle has only just met the required service brake efficiency 55%

Fail 23 Apr 2011 40,663 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 40,567 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 40,178 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 40,173 miles

o/s/r hand brake slightly low reading soon req's attention. †battery insecure. †suspect petrol smell around n/s engine bay area.

Pass 9 Jun 2006 40,060 miles

rear suspension arms rusty.

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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B79 YJO is a 1985 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 B79 YJO, 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 B79 YJO registered?

B79 YJO is a 1985 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 10 June 1985.

Is B79 YJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B79 YJO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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