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B927 UVM

1985 Fiat X1/9

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,585 mi
Last recorded88,585 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 1985 Fiat X1/951,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB927 UVM
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2016 88,585 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative No hazards on nearside (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp missing Nearside head light not moving up when lights switched on (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis by TCA bush (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Jacking point (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Centre floor to inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis by TCA bush (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor area seat mount (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Jacking point (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wishbone front mount area (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion Both doors getting rusty (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Underside of vehicle very rusty in places (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 88,582 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and off side front inner arches (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside floors to inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 84,499 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 77,938 miles

n/s/f flex brake pipe rubing on inner wing but has protection fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2013 77,921 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

n/s/f flex brake pipe rubing on inner wing but has protection fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2012 77,629 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 77,628 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 77,547 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 77,495 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 77,329 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 77,329 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 May 2006 76,654 miles

battrey loose

Fail 5 May 2006 76,654 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

battrey loose

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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B927 UVM is a 1985 Fiat X1/9 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 B927 UVM, 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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B927 UVM is a 1985 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 21 March 1985.

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