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BLN 50T

1978 Fiat X1/9

Black Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,631 mi
Last recorded72,631 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 1978 Fiat X1/943,354 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLN 50T
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2015 72,631 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 72,615 miles

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

advise emmisions only just passed

Pass 14 Aug 2013 72,585 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 72,515 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 72,463 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 72,348 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 72,080 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 71,873 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 71,631 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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BLN 50T is a 1978 Fiat X1/9 in Black with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 BLN 50T, 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 BLN 50T registered?

BLN 50T is a 1978 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is BLN 50T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLN 50T shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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