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YLW 482S

1978 Fiat X1/9

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

22,500 mi
Last recorded22,500 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 1978 Fiat X1/943,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLW 482S
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 22,500 miles

EXHAUST NOISY

Pass 2 Apr 2013 21,478 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 21,469 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 20,587 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 18,476 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 18,476 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 18,459 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 18,399 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 18,324 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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YLW 482S is a 1978 Fiat X1/9 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YLW 482S, 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

How do I check the history of YLW 482S?

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What year was YLW 482S registered?

YLW 482S is a 1978 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 16 May 1978.

Is YLW 482S safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLW 482S shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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