MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,807 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
no rubbers fitted on pedals
play in steering rack
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
slight play in nsr shockabsorber
Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
slight play in nsr shockabsorber
How Reliable is the Fiat X1/9?
Based on 12,245 MOT tests across 1,557 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WPK 494S is a 1978 Fiat X1/9 in Blue with a 1,498cc 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 WPK 494S, 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 WPK 494S registered?
WPK 494S is a 1978 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 24 May 1978.
Is WPK 494S safe to buy?
The MOT history for WPK 494S shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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