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VWC 301S

1977 Fiat X1/9

Green Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,091 mi
Last recorded81,091 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 1977 Fiat X1/958,732 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWC 301S
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 81,091 miles

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 80,800 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 80,554 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 80,138 miles

vehicle corroded underneath

Fail 6 Oct 2014 80,137 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

underneath of vehicle corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2011 79,893 miles

Both front tyres and offside rear have slight perishing.

Fail 3 Oct 2011 79,882 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both front tyres and offside rear have slight perishing.

Both rear brake hoses have slight perishing, fronts are still 100%.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 78,525 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 77,535 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 77,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 77,042 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 74,760 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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VWC 301S is a 1977 Fiat X1/9 in Green with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 VWC 301S, 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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What year was VWC 301S registered?

VWC 301S is a 1977 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 12 September 1977.

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