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Fiat X1/9

Red · Petrol · 1984 · 1,498 cc

2278 RAMOT history

2278 RA is a red petrol Fiat X1/9 first used on 30 Dec 1984. Its MOT expired on 21 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 56,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jul 2025
Mileage
56,276 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2024
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
518 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
2278 RA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Fiat
Model
X1/9
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
30 Dec 1984
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

2278 RA was last recorded at 56,276 miles on 11 Jul 2024, 264 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,012 miles · 11 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
264 miles
Average per year
518 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 56,276 miles
  • 2023 – 56,012 miles
  • 2022 – 55,604 miles
  • 2021 – 55,132 miles
  • 2020 – 54,647 miles
  • 2019 – 54,149 miles
  • 2018 – 53,675 miles
  • 2017 – 53,079 miles
  • 2016 – 52,436 miles
  • 2015 – 51,825 miles
  • 2014 – 51,419 miles
  • 2013 – 50,608 miles
  • 2012 – 50,119 miles
  • 2011 – 49,550 miles
  • 2010 – 49,209 miles
  • 2009 – 48,535 miles
  • 2008 – 47,823 miles
  • 2007 – 47,551 miles
  • 2006 – 46,958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,276 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,276 miles (+264)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    56,276 miles
    Test number
    681070859594
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass56,012 miles (+408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    56,012 miles
    Test number
    880695105217
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass55,604 miles (+472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    55,604 miles
    Test number
    335514063772
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass55,132 miles (+485)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    55,132 miles
    Test number
    490476693161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,647 miles (+498)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    54,647 miles
    Test number
    634089622727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,149 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    54,149 miles
    Test number
    925463714090
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail54,145 miles (+470)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,145 miles
    Test number
    590820588953
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Parking brake efficiency below requirements nearside 75kgf no lock out & offside 15kgf no lock out (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass53,675 miles (+596)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    53,675 miles
    Test number
    173300838805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,079 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    53,079 miles
    Test number
    649502818409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail53,070 miles (+634)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,070 miles
    Test number
    944747465918
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  11. Pass52,436 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    52,436 miles
    Test number
    979818354871
    • AdvisoryOil leak slight
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake efficiency just met the requirement no locks out
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met, which is 54% rear brakes no locks out

  12. Fail52,436 miles (+611)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,436 miles
    Test number
    657846982687
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak slight
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake efficiency just met the requirement no locks out
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met, which is 54% rear brakes no locks out

  13. Pass51,825 miles (+406)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    51,825 miles
    Test number
    678522085184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,419 miles (+811)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    51,419 miles
    Test number
    558511294109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass50,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    50,608 miles
    Test number
    727954583158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,603 miles (+484)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,603 miles
    Test number
    309394483146
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass50,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    50,119 miles
    Test number
    855121792189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail50,114 miles (+564)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,114 miles
    Test number
    646461792115
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass49,550 miles (+341)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    49,550 miles
    Test number
    747135481138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,209 miles (+674)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    49,209 miles
    Test number
    951487680172
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear diff oil leak

  21. Pass48,535 miles (+712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    48,535 miles
    Test number
    504517889142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  22. Pass47,823 miles (+272)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    47,823 miles
    Test number
    443810298111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,551 miles (+593)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    47,551 miles
    Test number
    872665687146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    46,958 miles
    Test number
    101754096177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 2278 RA

What vehicle is registration 2278 RA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2278 RA on a red petrol Fiat X1/9 first used on 30 Dec 1984. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 2278 RA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 2278 RA expired on 21 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 2278 RA?
The MOT on 2278 RA expired on 21 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 2278 RA done?
2278 RA was recorded at 56,276 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2024, an average of 518 miles a year.
Has 2278 RA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2278 RA has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on 2278 RA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 2278 RA find?
2278 RA passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2024 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp reflector slightly defective; offside headlamp reflector slightly defective; coolant leak, and 1 more.

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