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VGO 651R

1977 Fiat X1/9

Orange Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,180 mi
Last recorded58,180 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 1977 Fiat X1/958,732 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGO 651R
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 58,180 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 58,178 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 56,981 miles

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

Oil leak

engine oil light on

vehicle underside heavily stone chipped

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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VGO 651R is a 1977 Fiat X1/9 in Orange with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VGO 651R, 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

How do I check the history of VGO 651R?

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What year was VGO 651R registered?

VGO 651R is a 1977 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 13 May 1977.

Is VGO 651R safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGO 651R shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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