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C817 ACL

1985 Fiat X1/9

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,813 mi
Last recorded68,813 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1985 Fiat X1/951,962 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC817 ACL
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 68,813 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 68,813 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 68,425 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Nov 2009 68,425 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 67,117 miles

Cant see metal brake pipes as runs inside vehicle

rear disc back plates in poor condition

Fail 22 Dec 2008 67,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Cant see metal brake pipes as runs inside vehicle

rear disc back plates in poor condition

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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C817 ACL is a 1985 Fiat X1/9 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C817 ACL, 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 C817 ACL registered?

C817 ACL is a 1985 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 15 November 1985.

Is C817 ACL safe to buy?

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