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DTJ 727Y

1982 Fiat X1/9

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,525 mi
Last recorded57,525 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 1982 Fiat X1/961,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDTJ 727Y
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2021 57,525 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 57,422 miles

Unable to fully inspect underbody due to underseal.

Fail 16 Aug 2019 57,406 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect underbody due to underseal.

Fail 26 Mar 2019 57,393 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front hosers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 56,700 miles

corrosion starting to affect front x member

wheel speacers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2016 56,647 miles

adjustment to hand brake advise

air filters not fitted at the time of test

underside covered with underseal unable to asscess floor etc

Fail 21 Sep 2016 56,644 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Shock absorber insecure n/side x2 (2.7.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 56,209 miles

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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DTJ 727Y is a 1982 Fiat X1/9 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1982 Fiat X1/9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 61,235 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 DTJ 727Y, 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 44 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 DTJ 727Y registered?

DTJ 727Y is a 1982 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 20 August 1982.

Is DTJ 727Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DTJ 727Y shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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