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NWJ 279X

1981 Fiat X1/9

Grey Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,761 mi
Last recorded40,761 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 1981 Fiat X1/961,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWJ 279X
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 40,761 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 40,761 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 40,466 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 40,466 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 40,182 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 39,749 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 38,808 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 38,396 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 37,787 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 37,777 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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NWJ 279X is a 1981 Fiat X1/9 in Grey with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NWJ 279X, 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

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What year was NWJ 279X registered?

NWJ 279X is a 1981 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 28 August 1981.

Is NWJ 279X safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWJ 279X shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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