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C24 SLX

1985 Fiat X1/9

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,986 mi
Last recorded39,986 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Fiat X1/951,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC24 SLX
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 39,986 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished - original tyre? (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside door step corroding

Pass 1 Jul 2024 39,846 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 39,764 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

slight corrosion nearside inner door step

Fail 10 Jul 2023 39,764 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

slight corrosion nearside inner door step

Pass 13 Jul 2022 39,662 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 39,546 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 39,408 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 39,407 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working properly does not work on full rotation of steering wheel (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 39,308 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 39,141 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 38,948 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 38,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 38,755 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 38,527 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 38,425 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 38,421 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 38,275 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 38,146 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 37,786 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 37,370 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 36,730 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 35,881 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 34,938 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 33,954 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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C24 SLX is a 1985 Fiat X1/9 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C24 SLX, 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 C24 SLX registered?

C24 SLX is a 1985 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 5 August 1985.

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