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VTW 387W

1981 Fiat X1/9

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2008
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,408 mi
Last recorded89,408 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2007
Typical for 1981 Fiat X1/961,146 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTW 387W
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2007 89,408 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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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VTW 387W is a 1981 Fiat X1/9 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VTW 387W, 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 VTW 387W registered?

VTW 387W is a 1981 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 6 May 1981.

Is VTW 387W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTW 387W shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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