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COT 484W

1980 Fiat X1/9

Orange Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,225 mi
Last recorded16,225 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1980 Fiat X1/956,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCOT 484W
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 16,225 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 15,723 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads look low

Fail 16 Apr 2018 15,719 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking hose/pipe (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads look low

Pass 20 Apr 2017 14,936 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 14,931 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking hose to caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 14,588 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 14,585 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 14,325 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 14,320 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 13,985 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 13,985 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 13,879 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 13,879 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 12,697 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 12,151 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 12,146 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 12,146 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 11,955 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 9,680 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 8,748 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 8,683 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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COT 484W is a 1980 Fiat X1/9 in Orange with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Fiat X1/9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 56,053 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 COT 484W, 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 46 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 COT 484W registered?

COT 484W is a 1980 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 1 September 1980.

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