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C700 XCL

1985 Fiat X1/9

Silver Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,979 mi
Last recorded45,979 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 1985 Fiat X1/951,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC700 XCL
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2009 45,979 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 45,032 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 45,032 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 45,032 miles

oil leak

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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C700 XCL is a 1985 Fiat X1/9 in Silver with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C700 XCL, 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 C700 XCL registered?

C700 XCL is a 1985 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C700 XCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C700 XCL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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