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SKB 275T

1979 Fiat X1/9

Gold Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

8,433 mi
Last recorded8,433 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1979 Fiat X1/946,814 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKB 275T
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 8,433 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 8,191 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 7,884 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 6,957 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 6,957 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 6,525 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 6,299 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 5,979 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 5,979 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 5,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear brake is binding slightly - unable to check wheel bearings

tyres have flat spots

Fail 21 Apr 2011 5,930 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres have flat spots/going out of shape

Pass 12 Oct 2009 5,814 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 5,814 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SKB 275T is a 1979 Fiat X1/9 in Gold with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SKB 275T, 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 SKB 275T?

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What year was SKB 275T registered?

SKB 275T is a 1979 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 10 May 1979.

Is SKB 275T safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKB 275T 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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