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FPW 140Y

1983 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,695 mi
Last recorded5,695 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 1983 Fiat X1/960,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPW 140Y
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2009 5,695 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 5,695 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 5,690 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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FPW 140Y is a 1983 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Fiat X1/9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 60,176 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 FPW 140Y, 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 43 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 FPW 140Y registered?

FPW 140Y is a 1983 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 18 March 1983.

Is FPW 140Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FPW 140Y 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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