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BFA 160Y

1982 Fiat X1/9

Gold Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,075 mi
Last recorded54,075 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 1982 Fiat X1/961,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFA 160Y
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 54,075 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 52,828 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 50,653 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 50,653 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 48,436 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 48,115 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 47,482 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 46,758 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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BFA 160Y is a 1982 Fiat X1/9 in Gold with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1982 Fiat X1/9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 61,235 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 BFA 160Y, 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 44 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 BFA 160Y registered?

BFA 160Y is a 1982 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 27 August 1982.

Is BFA 160Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFA 160Y 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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