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C882 GWL

1986 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,919 mi
Last recorded32,919 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Fiat X1/953,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC882 GWL
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 32,919 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 32,892 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 32,802 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 32,782 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 32,672 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 32,672 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 32,570 miles

OIL LEAK

Pass 10 Sep 2020 32,376 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 31,423 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive between gear box and engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 30,659 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise when rotating

Pass 30 May 2017 29,579 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing slight noise when rotating

Pass 15 Jul 2016 28,547 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 28,536 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2015 28,380 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 28,380 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 28,156 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 28,156 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 28,080 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 28,080 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 May 2012 27,855 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 27,855 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 May 2011 27,768 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 27,768 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 26,883 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 26,502 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 26,394 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 26,155 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 25,824 miles

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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C882 GWL is a 1986 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 C882 GWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C882 GWL registered?

C882 GWL is a 1986 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 27 March 1986.

Is C882 GWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C882 GWL shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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