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TPB 496X

1982 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,937 mi
Last recorded66,937 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1982 Fiat X1/961,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPB 496X
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 66,937 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 66,666 miles

Front wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 27 Jun 2017 66,331 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 66,054 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 66,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 65,764 miles

nearside rear ball joint dust cover perished slightly

Pass 20 Jun 2013 65,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

the o/s/f wheel is binding slightly.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 65,300 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrotion nearside front wheel arch inner

rear of both wheels has corrotion

Pass 24 Jun 2011 64,508 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front wheel slightly binding

Fail 16 Jun 2011 64,462 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front wheel slightly binding

Pass 12 Jun 2010 64,058 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

offside headlight slightly low

Pass 5 Jun 2009 63,601 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 63,567 miles

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

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

Offside rear wheel arch slightly rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2008 61,259 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 59,185 miles

coolant leaking

hole in nearside front wing

hole in nearside rear inner wheel arch

rust around drivers sill drainage holes

Fail 4 Oct 2005 59,185 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

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

coolant leaking

hole in nearside front wing

hole in nearside rear inner wheel arch

rust around drivers sill drainage holes

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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TPB 496X is a 1982 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Fiat X1/9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 61,235 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 TPB 496X, 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 44 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 TPB 496X registered?

TPB 496X is a 1982 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 30 March 1982.

Is TPB 496X safe to buy?

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