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UOO 474R

1977 Fiat X1/9

Purple Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

43,056 mi
Last recorded43,056 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 1977 Fiat X1/958,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOO 474R
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1977
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 43,056 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 43,056 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 3.90% (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Side lights not working from main light switch.

Slight play in rear wheel bearings.

Pass 25 Jul 2016 43,046 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 43,046 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 43,056 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 43,056 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 43,056 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 43,056 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 43,056 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

slight noise both rear hub bearings!!

Pass 21 Jun 2007 42,900 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 42,900 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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UOO 474R is a 1977 Fiat X1/9 in Purple with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 UOO 474R, 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.

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UOO 474R is a 1977 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 1 July 1977.

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