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B231 MFP

1984 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,120 mi
Last recorded63,120 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 1984 Fiat X1/953,178 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB231 MFP
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2016 63,120 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outter (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front both wing has corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2015 59,253 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Both front tyre valves perished

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

Slight corrosion to vehicle body

Fail 4 Sep 2015 59,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

Both front tyre valves perished

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Slight corrosion to vehicle body

Pass 1 Sep 2014 50,796 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 50,796 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 55,055 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 54,064 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 48,532 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 46,753 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 46,229 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 45,705 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 44,639 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 44,270 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 42,622 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 42,581 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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B231 MFP is a 1984 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 B231 MFP, 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

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What year was B231 MFP registered?

B231 MFP is a 1984 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 26 November 1984.

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The MOT history for B231 MFP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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