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RUR 242W

1980 Fiat X1/9

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,699 mi
Last recorded73,699 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 1980 Fiat X1/956,053 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUR 242W
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 73,699 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 73,432 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 73,003 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 72,996 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 72,862 miles

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

vehicle corroding.

Pass 24 Aug 2011 72,811 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

vehicle corroding.track control arm bushes and n/s/f ball joint worn to limit.

Pass 13 May 2010 72,635 miles

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

TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSHES AND N/S/F BALL JOINT WORN TO LIMIT.

VEHICLE CORRODING.

Fail 6 May 2010 72,635 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSHES AND N/S/F BALL JOINT WORN TO LIMIT.

VEHICLE CORRODING.

Pass 9 Nov 2007 72,327 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 27 May 2005 72,101 miles

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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RUR 242W is a 1980 Fiat X1/9 in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1980 Fiat X1/9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 56,053 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 RUR 242W, 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 46 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 RUR 242W registered?

RUR 242W is a 1980 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 30 September 1980.

Is RUR 242W safe to buy?

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