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PFM 864V

1979 Fiat X1/9

Gold Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

52,617 mi
Last recorded52,617 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Fiat X1/946,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFM 864V
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 52,617 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 52,598 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 52,451 miles

Nearside Rear Rear section of rear wing has corosion

Fail 14 Aug 2017 52,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear section of rear wing has corosion

Pass 15 Aug 2016 51,686 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 51,333 miles

brake binding Rbt > Front wheel

Pass 6 Aug 2014 50,758 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 50,302 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 49,658 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 48,721 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 48,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 47,433 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 46,195 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 46,195 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 44,652 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 44,652 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 43,665 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 42,853 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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PFM 864V is a 1979 Fiat X1/9 in Gold with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PFM 864V, 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

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What year was PFM 864V registered?

PFM 864V is a 1979 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 27 September 1979.

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The MOT history for PFM 864V shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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