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C40 FGP

1985 Fiat X1/9

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,053 mi
Last recorded89,053 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 1985 Fiat X1/951,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC40 FGP
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 89,053 miles

foot brake travel slightly long

front number plate cracked

offside floor, offside front inner wheel arch, offside rear wheel arch and offside rear inner wheel arch starting to rust

offside front metal brake pipe starting to rust

park brake performance slightly low

rear suspension lower arms starting to rust

Pass 23 May 2019 86,846 miles

foot brake travel slightly long

front number plate cracked

offside floor, offside front inner wheel arch and offside rear wheel arch starting to rust

parking brake performance slightly low

Pass 5 May 2018 85,904 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 84,262 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 83,307 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 81,084 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 81,064 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 11 Jul 2012 81,015 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 80,928 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 80,560 miles

CO 2.65%

coolant leak possibly from water pump

Pass 16 Jul 2009 80,421 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 80,131 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2008 80,131 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2007 79,804 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

both wiperblades worn

Fail 14 Jun 2007 79,804 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

both wiperblades worn

Pass 11 Jul 2006 79,540 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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C40 FGP is a 1985 Fiat X1/9 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C40 FGP, 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 C40 FGP registered?

C40 FGP is a 1985 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 12 August 1985.

Is C40 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C40 FGP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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