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FBV 899W

1981 Fiat X1/9

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,558 mi
Last recorded66,558 miles
Recorded on30 May 2008
Typical for 1981 Fiat X1/961,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBV 899W
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2008 66,558 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 64,397 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 64,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight brake bind on os/f

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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FBV 899W is a 1981 Fiat X1/9 in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Fiat X1/9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 61,146 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 FBV 899W, 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 45 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 FBV 899W registered?

FBV 899W is a 1981 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 5 January 1981.

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The MOT history for FBV 899W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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