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DGU 963T

1979 Fiat X1/9

Silver Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

26,777 mi
Last recorded26,777 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 1979 Fiat X1/946,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGU 963T
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 26,777 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 2,669 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 26,501 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 26,027 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 26,022 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 25,843 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 25,843 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking 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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DGU 963T is a 1979 Fiat X1/9 in Silver with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DGU 963T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DGU 963T?

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What year was DGU 963T registered?

DGU 963T is a 1979 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 4 May 1979.

Is DGU 963T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGU 963T shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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