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LHO 905Y

1983 Fiat X1/9

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,978 mi
Last recorded68,978 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 1983 Fiat X1/960,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHO 905Y
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 68,978 miles

battery warning lamp stays on

both front floors starting to rust

both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

both steering track rod ends cover boots starting to crack/ perish

front brakes performances slight imbalance- 24%

front number plate cracked

offside front brake slight binding

parking brake performance slightly low

Fail 29 Jun 2021 68,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

battery warning lamp stays on

both front floors starting to rust

both rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

both steering track rod ends cover boots starting to crack/ perish

front brakes performances slight imbalance- 24%

front number plate cracked

offside front brake slight binding

spare tyre pressure is low

Pass 27 Oct 2018 68,834 miles

battery charge light illuminated

corrosion at nearside front inner wheel arch

wear at nearside rear suspension lower ball joint

wipers working on single speed only

Pass 5 Sep 2017 68,825 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 68,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak on main coolant pipe

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 68,624 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill slight surface corrosion

Offside Rear Inner sill slight surface corrosion

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 68,330 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 67,586 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 65,081 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 65,081 miles

Nearside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear shock absorber adjustable lock nuts loose

Pass 20 Apr 2012 62,768 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 62,768 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 62,542 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 62,430 miles

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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LHO 905Y is a 1983 Fiat X1/9 in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LHO 905Y, 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.

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What year was LHO 905Y registered?

LHO 905Y is a 1983 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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