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HEW 540Y

1983 Fiat X1/9

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

47,973 mi
Last recorded47,973 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 Fiat X1/960,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEW 540Y
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 47,973 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 47,763 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 47,339 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 47,326 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2019 47,087 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 47,077 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 46,081 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 46,081 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 44,994 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 44,678 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 44,678 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 44,434 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 44,434 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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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HEW 540Y is a 1983 Fiat X1/9 in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HEW 540Y, 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 HEW 540Y registered?

HEW 540Y is a 1983 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 10 June 1983.

Is HEW 540Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HEW 540Y shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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