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BNO 256T

1978 Fiat X1/9

Blue Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,991 mi
Last recorded78,991 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 1978 Fiat X1/943,354 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNO 256T
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 78,991 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 78,866 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 78,861 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (7.1.2)

tail box rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2015 78,789 miles

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

exhaust tail box getting rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2014 78,643 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 78,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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BNO 256T is a 1978 Fiat X1/9 in Blue with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BNO 256T, 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 BNO 256T registered?

BNO 256T is a 1978 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is BNO 256T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNO 256T shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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