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XUP 971V

1980 Fiat X1/9

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,106 mi
Last recorded54,106 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 1980 Fiat X1/956,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUP 971V
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 54,106 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 54,103 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 51,805 miles

rear fog lamp not fitted .not due till April 1980

Fail 3 Feb 2016 51,805 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

rear fog lamp not fitted .not due till April 1980

Pass 13 Jun 2013 51,399 miles

Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 50,655 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 49,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2006 48,445 miles

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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XUP 971V is a 1980 Fiat X1/9 in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Fiat X1/9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 56,053 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 XUP 971V, 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 46 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 XUP 971V registered?

XUP 971V is a 1980 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is XUP 971V safe to buy?

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