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GCF 3

1981 Fiat X1/9

Gold Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,299 mi
Last recorded24,299 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 1981 Fiat X1/961,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCF 3
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 6 Dec 2024 24,299 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 24,194 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 23,716 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 22,734 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 22,255 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 21,713 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2018 21,228 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 20,978 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 20,013 miles

Nearside Front steering rack play

Pass 24 Jul 2014 19,964 miles

Near side steering rack slight play

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 19,209 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 18,917 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 18,900 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 18,556 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 18,430 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 17,932 miles

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

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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GCF 3 is a 1981 Fiat X1/9 in Gold with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GCF 3, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GCF 3 registered?

GCF 3 is a 1981 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 1 September 1981.

Is GCF 3 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCF 3 shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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