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D388 DLC

1987 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,613 mi
Last recorded71,613 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Fiat X1/965,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD388 DLC
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 71,613 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 69,312 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 69,308 miles

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 68,621 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 68,615 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2010 68,202 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 68,202 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 67,351 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 66,471 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 65,714 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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D388 DLC is a 1987 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D388 DLC, 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 D388 DLC registered?

D388 DLC is a 1987 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 11 May 1987.

Is D388 DLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D388 DLC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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