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EKM 292T

1979 Fiat X1/9

Gold Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,975 mi
Last recorded8,975 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1979 Fiat X1/946,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKM 292T
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 8,975 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 8,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 May 2010 8,934 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 8,934 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 8,120 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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EKM 292T is a 1979 Fiat X1/9 in Gold with a 1,498cc 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 EKM 292T, 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 EKM 292T registered?

EKM 292T is a 1979 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 2 July 1979.

Is EKM 292T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKM 292T 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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