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FMB 309X

1982 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

58,687 mi
Last recorded58,687 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 1982 Fiat X1/961,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMB 309X
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 58,687 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 58,176 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 56,442 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 56,442 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 56,100 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 55,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 55,086 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 55,086 miles

Horn not working with ignition on (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 54,414 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 54,398 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak From engine ()

Fail 3 Jun 2016 53,854 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine oil leak from oil filter

Pass 1 Jun 2015 53,403 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 52,649 miles

Rear brake imbalance 24%

Fail 30 May 2014 52,086 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 52,076 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 52,065 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 51,570 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 51,549 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 51,529 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 49,793 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 48,407 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 45,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 43,788 miles

oil leak

slight buckle at nearside rear wheel

slight buckle at nearside rear wheel. †engine oil leak.

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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FMB 309X is a 1982 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FMB 309X, 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 FMB 309X registered?

FMB 309X is a 1982 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 23 February 1982.

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