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EDE 180R

1979 Fiat X1/9

Blue Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,372 mi
Last recorded18,372 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 1979 Fiat X1/946,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDE 180R
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 18,372 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 18,360 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 18,348 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2019 18,346 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 18,344 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch inside engine compartment (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively all four (1.2.1 (f))

heavy corrosion to front floors

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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EDE 180R is a 1979 Fiat X1/9 in Blue with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EDE 180R, 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 EDE 180R?

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What year was EDE 180R registered?

EDE 180R is a 1979 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 21 December 1979.

Is EDE 180R safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDE 180R 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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