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C125 VLM

1986 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,509 mi
Last recorded57,509 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 1986 Fiat X1/953,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC125 VLM
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 57,509 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 57,509 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 57,509 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 57,509 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 57,499 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 57,472 miles

Exhaust modified

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 57,331 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 57,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 56,566 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

service brake and parking brake efficiency just been met advise further att

Fail 17 Jul 2017 56,566 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 56,001 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly split

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Has 2 sidelights

Pass 3 Oct 2014 55,895 miles

Oil leaking from both front steering rack gaitors.

Fail 2 Oct 2014 55,893 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leaking from both front steering rack gaitors.

Pass 26 Sep 2013 55,450 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 54,784 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 54,775 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 54,775 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 54,775 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 54,775 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 54,342 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 54,328 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both nearside and offside rear back panel corroded

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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C125 VLM is a 1986 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1986 Fiat X1/9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 53,440 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 C125 VLM, 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 40 years old, this Fiat X1/9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C125 VLM is a 1986 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 28 February 1986.

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