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CRL 148V

1979 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

93,535 mi
Last recorded93,535 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1979 Fiat X1/946,814 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRL 148V
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2012 93,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

battery insecure

both front tyres worn on inside edges

brake pedel warning light on

n/s/r tyre twisted

rear suspension mounts slight play

Pass 28 Aug 2009 93,535 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 93,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

both track rod end rubbers split

Pass 28 Mar 2008 93,535 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 93,535 miles

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

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 93,535 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 93,535 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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CRL 148V is a 1979 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 CRL 148V, 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 CRL 148V registered?

CRL 148V is a 1979 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 8 November 1979.

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