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C486 CUC

1971 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,508 mi
Last recorded53,508 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC486 CUC
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2008 53,508 miles

Both bottom doors are corroded an holed

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/S/F door is corroded by door hinge

O/S/R boot hinge is corroded and detached

O/S/R bumper edge is insecure

O/S/R tyre is worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 53,505 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

battery not clamped down

engine idel rough

horn faulty

n/s/r inner arch corroded and holed

o/s/f tyre on 2.0mm plus perished

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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C486 CUC is a 1971 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C486 CUC, 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 55 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 C486 CUC registered?

C486 CUC is a 1971 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is C486 CUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C486 CUC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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