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BCN 236V

1979 Fiat X1/9

Green Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,227 mi
Last recorded35,227 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 1979 Fiat X1/946,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCN 236V
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 35,227 miles

Advise o/s steering gaitor incorrectly fitted

Both rear wheel bearings slighty noisy

Pass 4 Jun 2013 35,146 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 35,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 34,339 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 33,910 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 33,310 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 32,817 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 32,029 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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BCN 236V is a 1979 Fiat X1/9 in Green with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1979 Fiat X1/9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 46,814 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 BCN 236V, 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 47 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 BCN 236V registered?

BCN 236V is a 1979 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 7 December 1979.

Is BCN 236V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BCN 236V shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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