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WAP 345S

1978 Fiat X1/9

Blue Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,593 mi
Last recorded50,593 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1978 Fiat X1/943,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAP 345S
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 50,593 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 49,697 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 49,697 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 49,482 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 49,479 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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WAP 345S is a 1978 Fiat X1/9 in Blue with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1978 Fiat X1/9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 43,354 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 WAP 345S, 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 48 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 WAP 345S registered?

WAP 345S is a 1978 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 1 March 1978.

Is WAP 345S safe to buy?

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