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C757 OPK

1985 Fiat X1/9

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,852 mi
Last recorded84,852 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1985 Fiat X1/951,962 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC757 OPK
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2013 84,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 31 May 2013 84,840 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 May 2012 84,457 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 82,500 miles

nail in outer edge of n/s/r tyre

various marks & scratches to body panels/alloys , slight engine & gear box oil leaks , floor pans showing signs of corrosion , radiator showing signs of corrosion , both rear shock absorbers slightly misting

Fail 31 May 2011 82,500 miles

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

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

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

nail in outer edge of n/s/r tyre

various marks & scratches to body panels/alloys , slight engine & gear box oil leaks , floor pans showing signs of corrosion , radiator showing signs of corrosion , both rear shock absorbers slightly misting

Pass 20 May 2010 77,153 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 18 May 2010 77,153 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2009 73,101 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear brake back bust gaurds corroded

Fail 14 May 2008 68,428 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear brake disc back plates vey corroded

o/s/f inner wing panel corroding

slight coolant leak from o/s pipe at front

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 14 May 2008 68,428 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear brake disc back plates vey corroded

o/s/f inner wing panel corroding

slight coolant leak from o/s pipe at front

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jun 2007 34,785 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 64,307 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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C757 OPK is a 1985 Fiat X1/9 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 C757 OPK, 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 C757 OPK registered?

C757 OPK is a 1985 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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