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APA 895T

1979 Fiat X1/9

Green Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,308 mi
Last recorded60,308 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 1979 Fiat X1/946,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPA 895T
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 60,308 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 60,307 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 60,303 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 60,212 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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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APA 895T is a 1979 Fiat X1/9 in Green with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Fiat X1/9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 46,814 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 APA 895T, 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 47 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 APA 895T registered?

APA 895T is a 1979 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 18 January 1979.

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