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EPD 66V

1979 Fiat X1/9

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,863 mi
Last recorded85,863 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1979 Fiat X1/946,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPD 66V
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 85,863 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

front tyres slightly perished

Fail 20 Apr 2018 85,863 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

front tyres slightly perished

Pass 5 Apr 2017 85,092 miles

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

oil leak

underside of vehicle covered in under seal

Fail 31 Mar 2017 85,090 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

oil leak

underside of vehicle covered in under seal

Fail 10 Jun 2014 83,642 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 83,642 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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EPD 66V is a 1979 Fiat X1/9 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Fiat X1/9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 46,814 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 EPD 66V, 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 47 years old, this Fiat X1/9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EPD 66V registered?

EPD 66V is a 1979 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 10 August 1979.

Is EPD 66V safe to buy?

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