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KJF 973V

1980 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,792 mi
Last recorded64,792 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 1980 Fiat X1/956,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJF 973V
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010 64,792 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 64,792 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 64,648 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 64,647 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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KJF 973V is a 1980 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KJF 973V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KJF 973V registered?

KJF 973V is a 1980 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 19 May 1980.

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