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OFR 227T

1979 Fiat X1/9

Black Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,627 mi
Last recorded51,627 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1979 Fiat X1/946,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFR 227T
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 51,627 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 51,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 50,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 50,038 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2007 50,036 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2006 49,567 miles

movement in offside front suspension top

signs of coolamt leak at engine

Fail 17 May 2006 49,536 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

movement in offside front strut top

signs of a coolant leak at engine

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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OFR 227T is a 1979 Fiat X1/9 in Black with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1979 Fiat X1/9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 46,814 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 OFR 227T, 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 47 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 OFR 227T registered?

OFR 227T is a 1979 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 20 March 1979.

Is OFR 227T safe to buy?

The MOT history for OFR 227T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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