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D182 BLL

1986 Fiat X1/9

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

57,490 mi
Last recorded57,490 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Fiat X1/953,440 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD182 BLL
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 57,490 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 57,482 miles

rear tyre walls starting to split

Fail 7 Jul 2011 57,481 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyre walls starting to split

Pass 28 Jul 2010 57,472 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 57,472 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 57,418 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 57,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 57,266 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 57,259 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 57,090 miles

Centre Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2007 57,083 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corroded around front offside wing attachment

Pass 27 Jul 2006 56,881 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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D182 BLL is a 1986 Fiat X1/9 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 D182 BLL, 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.

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What year was D182 BLL registered?

D182 BLL is a 1986 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 18 December 1986.

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