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MGU 634W

1980 Fiat X1/9

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,541 mi
Last recorded96,541 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 1980 Fiat X1/956,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGU 634W
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2011 96,541 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

all brake discs pitted

body in poor condition

much of structure has surface corrosion or has been patch repaired

n/s headlamp reflector in poor condition

Fail 6 Oct 2011 96,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake discs pitted

n/s headlamp reflector in poor condition

Pass 11 Oct 2010 96,455 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

much of structure has been patch repaired & is corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 11 Oct 2010 96,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

much of structure has been patch repaired & is corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 13 Oct 2009 95,960 miles

front tyres becoming perished

general vehicle condition poor

nearside rear CV boot split

offside front floor becoming corroded

rear wheel arches condition poor

Fail 23 Sep 2009 95,916 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

bonnet not looking shut

front tyres becoming perished

fuel tank damp (possible weep?)

general vehicle condition becoming poor

nearside rear CV boot split

offside front floor

rear wheel arches condition becoming poor

Pass 26 Sep 2008 94,856 miles

much of structure has been patch repaired & is in poor condition

Fail 19 Sep 2008 94,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front 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)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 93,752 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 93,752 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 91,206 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 91,206 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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MGU 634W is a 1980 Fiat X1/9 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MGU 634W, 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 MGU 634W registered?

MGU 634W is a 1980 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 27 August 1980.

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