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MRK 448V

1980 Fiat X1/9

Silver Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

33,035 mi
Last recorded33,035 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 1980 Fiat X1/956,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRK 448V
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 33,035 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 33,022 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 32,834 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 32,834 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 32,644 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 32,642 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 32,625 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both n/s cv boots are twisted inner slight leak

clutch master cylinder showing signs of leakage.

slight play in rear wheel bearings

slight wetness around brake master? may be on its way out

various minor corrosion points especially around drains

Fail 14 Dec 2010 32,631 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both n/s cv boots are twisted inner slight leak

clutch master cylinder showing signs of leakage.

rear brakes imbalanced also

slight play in rear wheel bearings

slight wetness around brake master? may be on its way out

various minor corrosion points especially around drains

Pass 15 Dec 2009 32,529 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 32,529 miles

Nearside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 31,900 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 31,217 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 30,880 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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MRK 448V is a 1980 Fiat X1/9 in Silver with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 MRK 448V, 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 MRK 448V registered?

MRK 448V is a 1980 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 18 June 1980.

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