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D166 FEF

1987 Fiat X1/9

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

53,750 mi
Last recorded53,750 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 1987 Fiat X1/965,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD166 FEF
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 53,750 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 53,745 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 53,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch around strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible left hand drive lamp fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible left hand drive lamp fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor/suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 53,211 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 53,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2016 53,141 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 53,074 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 52,362 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 51,711 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 51,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 51,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2005 51,403 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 51,403 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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D166 FEF is a 1987 Fiat X1/9 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 D166 FEF, 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 D166 FEF registered?

D166 FEF is a 1987 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 19 March 1987.

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