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C530 JVE

1985 Fiat X1/9

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

81,716 mi
Last recorded81,716 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 1985 Fiat X1/951,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC530 JVE
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 81,716 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 81,510 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 81,488 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2018 81,249 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Fail 18 Oct 2018 81,240 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 30 Apr 2018 80,163 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately both front lower valances modified but appear ok (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

headlamp motors out of sync can cause uneven beam pattern but was ok when tested

Fail 30 Apr 2018 80,163 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately both front lower valances modified but appear ok (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

headlamp motors out of sync can cause uneven beam pattern but was ok when tested

Pass 19 Apr 2017 79,559 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 79,559 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 May 2016 78,873 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 77,002 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 72,414 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 70,066 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 67,664 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 64,627 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 61,319 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 61,308 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 59,496 miles

off side front brake slight bind

Fail 25 Apr 2009 59,393 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

off side front brake slight bind

Pass 2 May 2008 59,103 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 58,726 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 58,710 miles

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

Offside Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 56,133 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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C530 JVE is a 1985 Fiat X1/9 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 C530 JVE, 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 C530 JVE registered?

C530 JVE is a 1985 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 5 August 1985.

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