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PGW 928W

1981 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,701 mi
Last recorded90,701 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1981 Fiat X1/961,146 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGW 928W
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 90,701 miles

slight corrosion underbody not yet excessive

Pass 1 Aug 2016 84,841 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 84,835 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Braking system leaking offside front caliper/pipe area (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking offside rear brake pipe area (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2015 82,902 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 77,306 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion to inner/outer sill slight corrosion body

slight damage offside front indicator lens

slight movement in offside steering rack

Pass 31 Jan 2013 63,097 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion components

slight damage front indicator lens

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 19 Nov 2011 51,941 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

slight corrosion rear brake discs

slight corrosion underbody components

slight damage front indicator lens

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 Nov 2010 45,867 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

floor had welding repairs covered in underseal

slight bining nearside front brake/slight play in steering rack

slight corrosion underbody components

slight deterioration front indicator lens

Fail 27 Nov 2010 45,867 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

floor had welding repairs covered in underseal

slight bining nearside front brake/slight play in steering rack

slight corrosion underbody components

slight deterioration front indicator lens

Fail 17 Nov 2010 45,859 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

offside front floor had welding repairs covered in underseal

offside rear tyre underinflated/slight corrosion underbody components/slight play in steering rack

slight deterioration offside front indicator lens

Fail 6 Nov 2010 45,846 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside rear tyre underinflated/slight corrosion underbody components/slight play in steering rack

slight deterioration offside front indicator lens

Pass 24 Oct 2009 33,148 miles

slight corrosion underbody/components/slight play in offside rear wheel bearing/slight cracking nearside front tyre valve

slight damage offside front indicator

Fail 24 Oct 2009 33,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion underbody/components/slight play in offside rear wheel bearing/slight cracking nearside front tyre valve

Pass 5 Nov 2008 30,582 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 30,579 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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PGW 928W is a 1981 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PGW 928W, 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 PGW 928W registered?

PGW 928W is a 1981 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 27 June 1981.

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