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A918 AMR

1984 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

37,050 mi
Last recorded37,050 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 1984 Fiat X1/953,178 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA918 AMR
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 37,050 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 37,047 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery loose

Pass 5 Aug 2022 36,930 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 36,905 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 36,903 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam retractable head lamp not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 36,899 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 36,836 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 36,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 36,759 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake discs surface corrosion

Fail 30 Mar 2015 36,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2013 36,599 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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A918 AMR is a 1984 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 A918 AMR, 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 A918 AMR registered?

A918 AMR is a 1984 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 25 July 1984.

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