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C21 TLW

1985 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

52,949 mi
Last recorded52,949 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Fiat X1/951,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 TLW
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 52,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 51,842 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 50,616 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 49,371 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perrishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear slight exhaust blow

Pass 14 Mar 2022 47,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box/tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, suspect oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 46,448 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 45,723 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 44,427 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 44,427 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 42,460 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 40,473 miles

Tyres perished.

Pass 6 Jun 2016 40,442 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 40,208 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 7 Apr 2014 39,767 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 39,664 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 39,591 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 39,584 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 39,525 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 8 Jan 2009 39,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 3 Oct 2007 3,942 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 39,382 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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C21 TLW is a 1985 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1985 Fiat X1/9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 51,962 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 C21 TLW, 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 41 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 C21 TLW registered?

C21 TLW is a 1985 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 17 September 1985.

Is C21 TLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C21 TLW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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