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OTH 340Y

1982 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,623 mi
Last recorded79,623 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 1982 Fiat X1/961,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTH 340Y
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 79,623 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 79,188 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 78,845 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 77,504 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 76,782 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 76,729 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 75,983 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 75,931 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 75,913 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 775,913 miles

N/SIDEREAR DRIVESHAFT OUTER GAITOR HOLED

Fail 29 Apr 2006 75,913 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE OUTER DRIVESHAFT GAITOR HOLED. †OFFSIDE OUTER SILL SHOWING ADVANCED CORROSION

Fail 12 Apr 2006 75,913 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Centre Rear Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1) DANGEROUS

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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OTH 340Y is a 1982 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1982 Fiat X1/9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 61,235 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 OTH 340Y, 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 44 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 OTH 340Y registered?

OTH 340Y is a 1982 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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