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C543 TAB

1986 Fiat X1/9

Yellow Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,797 mi
Last recorded72,797 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1986 Fiat X1/953,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC543 TAB
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1986
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 72,797 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 72,781 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 72,734 miles

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Pass 5 Apr 2006 72,695 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 72,695 miles

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

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

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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C543 TAB is a 1986 Fiat X1/9 in Yellow with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 C543 TAB, 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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What year was C543 TAB registered?

C543 TAB is a 1986 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 19 May 1986.

Is C543 TAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C543 TAB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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