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D132 ELE

1987 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

78,295 mi
Last recorded78,295 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Fiat X1/965,387 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD132 ELE
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 78,295 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 78,267 miles

Body component insecure BONNET INSECURE (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake inoperative on one side N/S & O/S (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2025 75,130 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 74,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 74,584 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 74,559 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 73,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 73,359 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 73,356 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 73,017 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 73,017 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 72,652 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release button very stiff (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 72,312 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 72,090 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

handbrake stiff and operation poor

Fail 28 Feb 2017 72,085 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 71,804 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 71,598 miles

H C level high at idle, OK at fast idle

front and rear shock absorber spring platforms rusty

small hole in exhaust silencer, replace/repair ASAP

tyres 11-15 years old

Pass 26 Feb 2014 71,313 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 70,997 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 70,997 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 70,920 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

H C level high

Oil leak

brake hoses perishing

brake pads not clearly visible

brake pedal rubber pad wearing

check condition and operation of parking brake

n/s front brake binding slightly?

n/s parking brake reading low

n/s rear outer C V boot perishing

o/s front inner wing(under bonnet) getting rusty

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

rear brake back plates rusty

rear of o/s outer sill getting rusty

shock absorber/spring seats rusty

windscreen washers weak

Pass 21 Feb 2011 70,577 miles

NOTE H.C. level high at idle

NOTE oil leak

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

brake pads not clearly visible

brake pedal rubber pad wearing

check condition and operation of parking brake

rear brake back plates getting rusty

shock absorbers/spring seats getting rusty

Pass 25 Feb 2010 69,826 miles

H. C. level high

NOTE plastic covers fitted

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber deteriorating

check parking brake condition & operation

front & rear brake pads not clearly visible

front & rear lower spring seats getting rusty

n/s rear brake back plate rusty

Pass 5 Feb 2009 68,758 miles

H. C. level high

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

NOTE vehicle wet at time of test

check brake pads, not clearly visible

check condition & operation of parking brake

check front brake operation

check horn switch operation

headlight patterns slightly weak/dim

n/s rear brake back plate getting rusty

replace brake pedal rubber pad

Fail 5 Feb 2009 68,758 miles

H. C. level high

NOTE plastic covers fitted preventing full inspection

NOTE vehicle wet at time of test

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

check brake pads, not clearly visible

check condition & operation of parking brake

check front brake operation

check horn switch operation

headlight patterns slightly weak/dim

n/s rear brake back plate getting rusty

replace brake pedal rubber pad

Pass 7 Feb 2008 68,064 miles

Oil leak

STRONGLY ADVISE H.C level very high at idle, test passed at 2000rpm

brake hoses starting to perish

brake pedal rubber pad wearing

check front & rear brake pads, not clearly visible, suspect worn quite low

shock absorber spring platforms starting to rust

slight movement in steering column

vehicle underside starting to rust along seams etc.

Pass 5 Feb 2007 66,733 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 66,267 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 66,267 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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D132 ELE is a 1987 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1987 Fiat X1/9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 65,387 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 D132 ELE, 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 39 years old, this Fiat X1/9 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D132 ELE is a 1987 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 1 December 1987.

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