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C985 HVX

1985 Fiat X1/9

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,166 mi
Last recorded75,166 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 1985 Fiat X1/951,962 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC985 HVX
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 75,166 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 75,166 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 74,775 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 74,775 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 73,997 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 73,172 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 73,161 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 72,307 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 71,379 miles

rear pads getting low

Fail 16 Feb 2009 71,372 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear pads getting low

Pass 24 Jan 2008 70,487 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 69,690 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 69,066 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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C985 HVX is a 1985 Fiat X1/9 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C985 HVX, 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 C985 HVX registered?

C985 HVX is a 1985 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 8 November 1985.

Is C985 HVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C985 HVX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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