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FGC 440X

1982 Fiat X1/9

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,020 mi
Last recorded65,020 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 1982 Fiat X1/961,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGC 440X
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 65,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 65,008 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) internal bush (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 64,995 miles

Battery insecure

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear trye deteriorated

Offside front floor pan corroded

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2012 64,994 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear trye deteriorated

Offside front floor pan corroded

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2010 64,913 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 64,702 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 64,699 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 27 Apr 2007 64,694 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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FGC 440X is a 1982 Fiat X1/9 in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Fiat X1/9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 61,235 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 FGC 440X, 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 44 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 FGC 440X registered?

FGC 440X is a 1982 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 16 March 1982.

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