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FEP 600W

1980 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

43,658 mi
Last recorded43,658 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1980 Fiat X1/956,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEP 600W
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 43,658 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 43,658 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 43,388 miles

corrosion to offside rear lower inner wheel arch and offside rear box section

offside front tyre perishing outer sidewall

Pass 21 Feb 2018 43,034 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Feb 2018 43,014 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 42,276 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak lower radiator coolant hose ()

Oil leak at engine ()

Fail 16 Nov 2016 42,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Coolant leak lower radiator coolant hose ()

Oil leak at engine ()

Pass 24 Nov 2015 37,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside steering rack has excessive movement in nearside inner bush

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 37,708 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside steering rack has excessive movement in nearside outer bush

headlamp aim not checked

windscreen washers are only just providing enough liquid

Pass 31 Oct 2014 33,174 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 33,155 miles
Pass 29 May 2011 33,155 miles
Fail 29 May 2011 33,155 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FEP 600W is a 1980 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1980 Fiat X1/9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 56,053 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 FEP 600W, 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 46 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 FEP 600W registered?

FEP 600W is a 1980 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 4 September 1980.

Is FEP 600W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FEP 600W shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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