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RUW 1R

1979 Fiat X1/9

Silver Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,960 mi
Last recorded64,960 miles
Recorded on15 May 2009
Typical for 1979 Fiat X1/946,814 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUW 1R
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2009 64,960 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 64,960 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 64,913 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 64,913 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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RUW 1R is a 1979 Fiat X1/9 in Silver with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RUW 1R, 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 RUW 1R?

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What year was RUW 1R registered?

RUW 1R is a 1979 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 22 June 1979.

Is RUW 1R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUW 1R shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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