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A729 GDF

1984 Fiat X1/9

Multi-colour Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

68,374 mi
Last recorded68,374 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 1984 Fiat X1/953,178 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA729 GDF
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1984
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 68,374 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 68,374 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 67,856 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 67,856 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 67,708 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 67,520 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 67,479 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 67,428 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 67,308 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 66,973 miles

Offside Rear inner wing corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2016 66,524 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 66,110 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 66,110 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 65,676 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 65,676 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 64,901 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2012 64,537 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 63,735 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 62,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 62,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

some brakepipes obscured by grease

Pass 19 Mar 2008 61,607 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 61,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 61,065 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 60,490 miles

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

nearside rear drive shaft inner boot torn

Fail 15 Mar 2006 60,490 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear driveshaft inner boot torn

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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A729 GDF is a 1984 Fiat X1/9 in Multi-colour with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 A729 GDF, 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 A729 GDF registered?

A729 GDF is a 1984 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 25 January 1984.

Is A729 GDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A729 GDF shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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