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B19 BLB

1986 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

48,615 mi
Last recorded48,615 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Fiat X1/953,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 BLB
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 48,615 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 48,598 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Not held by anything. (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front valance/splitter bolts completely loose and can be undone by hand.

Fail 9 Jul 2021 48,564 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to inner arch to lower floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 48,460 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 48,447 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 48,238 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 9 May 2017 48,033 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 47,871 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately sill/inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 47,869 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately sill/inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 47,199 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 47,187 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 May 2014 46,999 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

nearside and offside rear lower inner wheel arch holed

Pass 20 May 2013 46,808 miles

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches showing corrosion at rear of sill

Pass 1 Jun 2012 46,772 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 46,156 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 45,734 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 45,733 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2009 45,112 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s gator slight leak

Fail 3 Apr 2009 45,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight movement in steering column

Pass 28 Jan 2008 44,034 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2008 44,023 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 43,874 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 43,874 miles

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

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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B19 BLB is a 1986 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1986 Fiat X1/9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 53,440 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 B19 BLB, 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 40 years old, this Fiat X1/9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B19 BLB is a 1986 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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