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WFA 542X

1982 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,036 mi
Last recorded59,036 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2010
Typical for 1982 Fiat X1/961,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFA 542X
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2010 59,036 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 May 2010 59,036 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 May 2009 57,025 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 57,025 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 56,439 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2007 54,825 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 May 2006 49,613 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 49,598 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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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WFA 542X is a 1982 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 WFA 542X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WFA 542X registered?

WFA 542X is a 1982 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 26 February 1982.

Is WFA 542X safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFA 542X shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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