MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,716 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inside edge
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
off side front brake slight bind
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
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)
How Reliable is the Fiat X1/9?
Based on 12,245 MOT tests across 1,557 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is C530 JVE safe to buy?
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