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C430 DUD

1985 Fiat X1/9

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

34,833 mi
Last recorded34,833 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 1985 Fiat X1/951,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC430 DUD
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 34,833 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 34,828 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 30,989 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2012 30,213 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 29,361 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 14 Sep 2011 29,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 27,453 miles

N/S/R INNER SILL / FLOOR AREA IS CORRODED BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE.

O/S/R INNER SILL / FLOOR AREA IS CORRODED BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE.

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

N/S/R OUTER BRAKE DISC SURFACE IS VASTLY PITTED .

Fail 14 Jun 2010 27,452 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

N/S/R INNER SILL / FLOOR AREA IS CORRODED BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE.

O/S/R INNER SILL / FLOOR AREA IS CORRODED BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE.

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

N/S/R OUTER BRAKE DISC SURFACE IS VASTLY PITTED .

Pass 10 Jun 2009 24,861 miles

signs of brake fluid on caliper

Pass 7 May 2008 21,326 miles

front to rear coolant pipe leaking

windscreen damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2007 20,676 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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C430 DUD is a 1985 Fiat X1/9 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C430 DUD, 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 C430 DUD registered?

C430 DUD is a 1985 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 20 August 1985.

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