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NFJ 803W

1981 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,027 mi
Last recorded86,027 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1981 Fiat X1/961,146 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFJ 803W
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 86,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front wheel has slight bind.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front wheel has slight bind.

Slight oil leak.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 86,027 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 86,027 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 86,027 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 86,027 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 86,027 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 86,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 89,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 85,762 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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NFJ 803W is a 1981 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 NFJ 803W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NFJ 803W?

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What year was NFJ 803W registered?

NFJ 803W is a 1981 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 2 January 1981.

Is NFJ 803W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NFJ 803W shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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