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JET 11W

1980 Fiat X1/9

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

81,926 mi
Last recorded81,926 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 1980 Fiat X1/956,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJET 11W
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 81,926 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

considerable welded repair to vehicle

engine area oily underneath

Fail 12 Nov 2024 81,924 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

considerable welded repair to vehicle

engine area oily underneath

Pass 3 Nov 2022 81,870 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

brake pads appear worn

engine area oily underneath

wash / wipe could be better

Fail 28 Oct 2022 81,869 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low very low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

brake pads appear worn

engine area oily underneath

wash / wipe could be better

Pass 25 Oct 2021 81,852 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

vehicle bears extensive welded repair

Pass 22 Oct 2020 81,783 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear surface cracks and perish marks in tyre

considerable welded repair to vehicle

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

parking brake could be better

some metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2019 81,528 miles

brake back plates corroded

brakes appear worn

c.o.high

drivers seat slightly "loose"

front brakes binding

headlamp beams slightly unclear / dim

parking brake could be better

slight imbalance of front brakes

some metal brake pipes corroded / covered with underseal etc.

windscreen washers could be better

Pass 27 Apr 2018 81,421 miles

considerable welded repair to vehicle

headlamps slightly dim

Fail 26 Apr 2018 81,420 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low very low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

considerable welded repair to vehicle

headlamps slightly dim

horn sounds when steering wheel turned

Pass 3 Apr 2017 81,048 miles

considerable welded repair to vehicle

engine area oily underneath

front brakes binding slightly

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

offside rear tyre at legal limit

parking brake stiff

slight imbalance of front brakes

Fail 3 Apr 2017 81,047 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

considerable welded repair to vehicle

engine area oily underneath

front brakes binding slightly

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

offside rear tyre at legal limit

parking brake stiff

slight imbalance of front brakes

Pass 6 Apr 2016 80,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 80,840 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low very low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 80,796 miles

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

parking brake could be better

wipers could be better

Fail 10 Apr 2015 80,794 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

parking brake could be better

wipers could be better

Pass 14 Apr 2014 80,644 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

rear brakes back plates corroded

vehicle bears extensive welded repair & heavily undersealed

Fail 11 Apr 2014 80,642 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

rear brakes back plates corroded

vehicle bears extensive welded repair & heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Apr 2013 80,405 miles

parking brake efficiency just meets requirements

Fail 9 Apr 2013 80,402 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 80,384 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Oil leak

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

rear brakes back plates corroded

vehicle bears considerable welded repair & heavily undersealed

washers & wipers could be better

Fail 17 Jan 2012 80,382 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Oil leak

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

rear brakes back plates corroded

vehicle bears considerable welded repair & heavily undersealed

washers & wipers could be better

Pass 23 Nov 2010 80,254 miles

considerable welded repair to vehicle

front flexi brake hoses deteriorating

rear brake backplates corroded / worn

rear brakes weak

reserve travel of service brake could be better

superficial structure of vehicle corroded / deteriorated

Fail 16 Nov 2010 80,252 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

considerable welded repair to vehicle

front flexi brake hoses deteriorating

rear brake backplates corroded / worn

rear brakes weak

reserve travel of service brake could be better

superficial structure of vehicle corroded / deteriorated

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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JET 11W is a 1980 Fiat X1/9 in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 JET 11W, 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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JET 11W is a 1980 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 28 November 1980.

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The MOT history for JET 11W shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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