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C272 OFY

1985 Fiat X1/9

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,601 mi
Last recorded66,601 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 1985 Fiat X1/951,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC272 OFY
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2014 66,601 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s rear tyre outer wall showing small cracks

Pass 9 Dec 2013 65,624 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 62,051 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 62,048 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 59,186 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 53,541 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 53,541 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2009 52,546 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 52,534 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 50,011 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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C272 OFY is a 1985 Fiat X1/9 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 C272 OFY, 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 C272 OFY registered?

C272 OFY is a 1985 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 29 November 1985.

Is C272 OFY safe to buy?

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