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B818 NPG

1985 Fiat X1/9

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,471 mi
Last recorded65,471 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 Fiat X1/951,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB818 NPG
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 65,471 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 64,349 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 63,716 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 valve stems perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 63,431 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 61,971 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 61,677 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 61,280 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 61,146 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 61,146 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 60,881 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 60,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 21 May 2014 60,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 60,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 58,396 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 58,395 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 58,720 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 57,935 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 51,804 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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B818 NPG is a 1985 Fiat X1/9 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B818 NPG, 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 B818 NPG registered?

B818 NPG is a 1985 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 31 May 1985.

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