MOT Status
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78,295 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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))
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))
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))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
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))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release button very stiff (1.1.6 (d))
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
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)
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the Fiat X1/9?
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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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What year was D132 ELE registered?
D132 ELE is a 1987 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 1 December 1987.
Is D132 ELE safe to buy?
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