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A428 BJB

1984 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,107 mi
Last recorded20,107 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1984 Fiat X1/953,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA428 BJB
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 20,107 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 19,920 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 19,771 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 19,685 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 19,583 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 19,578 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 19,543 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 19,504 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 19,454 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 19,433 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 19,433 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 19,093 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 19,078 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 18,900 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 18,896 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 17,896 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 16,588 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 15,135 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 13,971 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 11,996 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 10,207 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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A428 BJB is a 1984 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A428 BJB, 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 A428 BJB registered?

A428 BJB is a 1984 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 1 March 1984.

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