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D268 SGB

1987 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

58,630 mi
Last recorded58,630 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 1987 Fiat X1/965,387 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD268 SGB
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 58,630 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front windscreen delaminated slightly

n/s track control arm worn slightly

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight corrosion at front bumper mnts and rear bulkhead

Fail 18 Feb 2014 58,628 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

bottom of n/s/f hub worn slightly

h/lamps slightly dim

o/s/f bottom corner of windscreen delaminated slightly

slight corrosion rear bulkhead above chassis leg

slight seepage from o/s/f rack gaiter

Pass 31 May 2011 58,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers wiper torn slightly

front windscreen delaminated slightly on o/s corner

n/s/f hub slightly damaged slightly at bottom

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres badly cracked

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 May 2011 58,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

drivers wiper torn slightly

front windscreen delaminated slightly on o/s corner

n/s/f hub slightly damaged slightly at bottom

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres badly cracked

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2010 58,204 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front windscreen delaminated slightly on o/s lower

n/s/r tyre wall cracked

slight corrosion o/s and n/s front lower panels

spacer fitted in o/s/lower balljoint hub worn slightly

Fail 28 Apr 2010 58,204 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front windscreen delaminated slightly on o/s lower

n/s/r tyre wall cracked

slight corrosion o/s and n/s front lower panels

spacer fitted in o/s/lower balljoint hub worn slightly

Pass 20 Jun 2008 57,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

front windscreen delaminated slightly not in swept area

Fail 19 Jun 2008 57,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

front windscreen delaminated slightly not in swept area

Pass 14 Jun 2007 57,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 56,347 miles

Age cracks in outter wall of nearside front tyre

Slight dampness at offside and nearside stearing rack gators

Slight movement at offside & nearside inner track control arm bushies

Fail 20 Jun 2006 56,347 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

age cracks in outer wall of n/s/f tyre

slight dampness at n/s/f and o/s/front steering rack gaitors

slight movement at n/s/f and o/s/f inner track control arm bushes

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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D268 SGB is a 1987 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 D268 SGB, 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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D268 SGB is a 1987 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 5 April 1987.

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