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TEF 335S

1977 Fiat X1/9

Blue Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

62,169 mi
Last recorded62,169 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 Fiat X1/958,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEF 335S
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2017 62,169 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner behind strut (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 62,141 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded seat mount area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 50,981 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 50,981 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 39,505 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 39,504 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 36,936 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 36,932 miles

SLIGHT -oil leak on o/s/f suspension strut

control cable hanging down at n/s/r - suspect engine cover pull cable

corrosion and hole at n/s/r inner - lower wheel arch

surafce corrosion on - n/s/f brake pipe (into flexible pipe), n/s/r brake pipe (into flexible pipe)

surface corrosion at n/s/f floor section

surface corrosion at o/s mid outer sill

Pass 18 Sep 2010 36,305 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 34,996 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 34,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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TEF 335S is a 1977 Fiat X1/9 in Blue with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1977 Fiat X1/9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 58,732 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 TEF 335S, 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 49 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 TEF 335S registered?

TEF 335S is a 1977 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 17 August 1977.

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The MOT history for TEF 335S shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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