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YLA 809S

1978 Fiat X1/9

Black Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,818 mi
Last recorded27,818 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 1978 Fiat X1/943,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLA 809S
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 27,818 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 27,817 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2012 27,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2007 27,591 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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YLA 809S is a 1978 Fiat X1/9 in Black with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YLA 809S, 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 YLA 809S registered?

YLA 809S is a 1978 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 20 June 1978.

Is YLA 809S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLA 809S shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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