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BEY 666W

1981 Fiat X1/9

Gold Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

61,146 mi
Last recorded61,146 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 1981 Fiat X1/961,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEY 666W
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2020 61,146 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2019 61,008 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 60,684 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 60,211 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 59,692 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 59,686 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 58,929 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 55,063 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear suspension bottom joints slight play both

Pass 27 Jul 2013 54,322 miles

Exhaust silencer tail pipe deteriorating and leaking gases

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play and slight roughness when rotated

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 54,322 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust silencer tail pipe deteriorating and leaking gases

Nearside front brake pipe corroded

Nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play and slight roughness when rotated

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 53,140 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 52,279 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 51,459 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 50,460 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 50,460 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 49,074 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 49,074 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 47,382 miles

Wipers stiff in operation

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 45,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f chassis out of shape above n/s/f tie bar mount (mount is secure)

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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BEY 666W is a 1981 Fiat X1/9 in Gold with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1981 Fiat X1/9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 61,146 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 BEY 666W, 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 45 years old, this Fiat X1/9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BEY 666W is a 1981 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 30 June 1981.

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