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YBD 824W

1981 Fiat X1/9

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

28,233 mi
Last recorded28,233 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 1981 Fiat X1/961,146 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBD 824W
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 28,233 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 27,934 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 27,921 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 27,619 miles

Coolant leak rad ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 27,607 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak rad ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 26,976 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 26,500 miles

drivers floor pan has had a repair cannot fully inspect

service brake just met requirements

Pass 27 Oct 2015 25,975 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 25,621 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2013 24,748 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 24,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 23,910 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 23,893 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 22,659 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2010 22,637 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 21,758 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2009 21,746 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 20,935 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 19,615 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 19,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2007 18,055 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2006 16,374 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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YBD 824W is a 1981 Fiat X1/9 in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1981 Fiat X1/9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 61,146 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 YBD 824W, 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 45 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 YBD 824W registered?

YBD 824W is a 1981 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 15 June 1981.

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