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MUY 535X

1981 Fiat X1/9

Grey Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,834 mi
Last recorded64,834 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2024
Typical for 1981 Fiat X1/961,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUY 535X
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2024 64,834 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 61,290 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

dampness n/s front brake hose at banjo

Pass 3 Jul 2019 60,585 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 60,378 miles

both front tyres 165/70/13 starting to crack and perish

Pass 24 Jun 2016 59,914 miles

both front tyres starting to perish around tread area 165/70/13

Pass 18 Jun 2015 59,186 miles

both front tyres starting to crack 165/70/13

some under body corrosion but all appears sound

Pass 13 Jun 2014 57,474 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

both front tyres starting to crack around tread area 165/70/13

Pass 19 Jun 2013 56,304 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 56,294 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 55,148 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 54,623 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 54,618 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 54,589 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 51,104 miles

some play in steering rack

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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MUY 535X is a 1981 Fiat X1/9 in Grey with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1981 Fiat X1/9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 61,146 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 MUY 535X, 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 45 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 MUY 535X registered?

MUY 535X is a 1981 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is MUY 535X safe to buy?

The MOT history for MUY 535X shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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