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GGL 878W

1980 Fiat X1/9

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

52,632 mi
Last recorded52,632 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2006
Typical for 1980 Fiat X1/956,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGL 878W
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2006 52,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front and rear inner wings, inner and outer sills, cross members, floors, chassis and underside of vehicle in a rusty condition.

n/s/r c v gaiter split

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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GGL 878W is a 1980 Fiat X1/9 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1980 Fiat X1/9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 56,053 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 GGL 878W, 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 46 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 GGL 878W registered?

GGL 878W is a 1980 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 12 September 1980.

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