CarVerify

Free Car Check

A804 PST

1984 Fiat X1/9

Silver Petrol 1498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,382 mi
Last recorded53,382 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 1984 Fiat X1/953,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA804 PST
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 53,382 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 53,178 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 52,617 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 52,617 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing Pedal rubber missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2016 52,057 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 51,355 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 51,004 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 51,004 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front wheelbearings not fully tested due to binding brakes

Pass 1 Jun 2013 50,722 miles

slight bind at offside front brake

very good condition for being 29 years old

Fail 28 May 2013 50,718 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear brake performance not tested due to burst hose

slight bind at offside front brake

very good condition for being 29 years old

Pass 4 Sep 2010 50,649 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 50,649 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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
Full Fiat X1/9 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A804 PST is a 1984 Fiat X1/9 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A804 PST, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A804 PST?

You can check the full history of A804 PST by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A804 PST registered?

A804 PST is a 1984 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 1 March 1984.

Is A804 PST safe to buy?

The MOT history for A804 PST shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A804 PST have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A804 PST. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.