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WUL 9S

1978 Fiat X1/9

Green Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,922 mi
Last recorded66,922 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 1978 Fiat X1/943,354 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUL 9S
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2011 66,922 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 66,922 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 66,771 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 66,254 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 65,599 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 65,599 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

coolant leaking

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

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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WUL 9S is a 1978 Fiat X1/9 in Green with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WUL 9S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WUL 9S registered?

WUL 9S is a 1978 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 28 June 1978.

Is WUL 9S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WUL 9S shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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