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BLA 878S

1978 Fiat X1/9

Black Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,001 mi
Last recorded48,001 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 1978 Fiat X1/943,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLA 878S
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 48,001 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured dull (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

wipers only work on slow speed

Fail 11 Oct 2019 48,001 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured dull (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

wipers only work on slow speed

Pass 14 May 2018 47,416 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2018 47,416 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 46,569 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 46,448 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 46,444 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 46,433 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 45,644 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 45,383 miles

All coil springs corroded slightly

All tyres slightly perished

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 45,383 miles

All coil springs corroded slightly

All tyres slightly perished

Pass 16 Apr 2012 44,020 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 49,996 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Jul 2009 42,042 miles

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

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

engine is noisy and has an oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2008 41,119 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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BLA 878S is a 1978 Fiat X1/9 in Black with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Fiat X1/9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 43,354 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 BLA 878S, 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 48 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 BLA 878S registered?

BLA 878S is a 1978 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 27 June 1978.

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The MOT history for BLA 878S shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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