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BJN 679X

1982 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

49,872 mi
Last recorded49,872 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1982 Fiat X1/961,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJN 679X
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 49,872 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 49,872 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s/r inner driveshaft boot split

parking brake efficiency only just met

slight bind on n/s/r wheel

Pass 2 Aug 2016 47,723 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 47,059 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 46,255 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 45,859 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 45,462 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 44,613 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 43,896 miles

both front and both rrear tyres have cracked tread.

footbrake spongey

Fail 15 Oct 2008 43,896 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front and both rrear tyres have cracked tread.

footbrake spongey

Fail 5 Aug 2008 43,876 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front flexi hoses perrished, both rear brake backing plates corroded, both rear tyres have cracks to walls, both front tyres have cracks in tread area, oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Aug 2007 42,759 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 42,759 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2006 42,741 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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BJN 679X is a 1982 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BJN 679X, 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.

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What year was BJN 679X registered?

BJN 679X is a 1982 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 8 April 1982.

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