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D176 JLJ

1987 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,688 mi
Last recorded2,688 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 1987 Fiat X1/965,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD176 JLJ
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 2,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front seat belt removed

Fail 16 Oct 2020 2,688 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front seat belt removed

Pass 29 Oct 2019 101,282 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 90,806 miles

non standard suspension fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Jul 2017 87,721 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 87,715 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 87,470 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 87,470 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 86,853 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 85,864 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 85,117 miles

surface corrosion on chassis

Fail 15 Aug 2012 85,117 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 10 Aug 2011 84,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

vin plate not fitted to body but has stamped in number

windscreen has delemination mark out of swept area

Pass 13 Aug 2010 83,784 miles

windscreen hase hazing to offside

Fail 9 Aug 2010 83,764 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

windscreen hase hazing to offside

Pass 10 Jul 2009 82,671 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 25 Jul 2008 82,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s wiper slightly smearing screen

rear brake imbalance 14%

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

slight movement in steering colomn

Pass 25 Jul 2008 82,002 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s wiper slightly smearing screen

rear brake imbalance 14%

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

slight movement in steering colomn

Pass 6 Aug 2007 80,675 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 78,444 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 78,444 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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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D176 JLJ is a 1987 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D176 JLJ, 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 D176 JLJ registered?

D176 JLJ is a 1987 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 8 May 1987.

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