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A280 JKA

1984 Fiat X1/9

Yellow Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,155 mi
Last recorded78,155 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2021
Typical for 1984 Fiat X1/953,178 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA280 JKA
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2021 78,155 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 77,746 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 77,206 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 77,009 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 75,817 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 73,739 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 72,611 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 72,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 70,710 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 69,086 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 68,018 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 68,018 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 66,480 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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A280 JKA is a 1984 Fiat X1/9 in Yellow with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1984 Fiat X1/9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 53,178 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 A280 JKA, 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 42 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 A280 JKA registered?

A280 JKA is a 1984 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 16 February 1984.

Is A280 JKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A280 JKA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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