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D423 LPW

1987 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

91,391 mi
Last recorded91,391 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 1987 Fiat X1/965,387 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD423 LPW
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 91,391 miles

coolant leak

corrosion to both rear jacking points

play in both front hubs

Fail 6 Jul 2018 91,391 miles

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

play in both front hubs

corrosion to both rear jacking points

coolant leak

Pass 7 Jul 2017 90,958 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 90,263 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 89,527 miles

Both rear suspension ball joint gaitors are split

Offside rear suspension arm bent

Pass 18 Jul 2012 88,744 miles

both nearside and offside front brake hoses are braided

Fail 9 Jul 2012 88,726 miles

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

both nearside and offside front brake hoses are braided

Pass 12 Jul 2011 88,048 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 87,475 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 86,618 miles

fuel pump on manual switch

Pass 21 Jul 2008 84,465 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 84,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 26 Jul 2007 83,595 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 83,595 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 83,592 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 82,669 miles

both rear bottom ball joint rubbers split

offside trackrod rubber split

Fail 20 Jul 2006 82,663 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

both rear bottom ball joint rubbers split

offside trackrod end rubber split

Fail 30 May 2006 82,624 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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D423 LPW is a 1987 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 D423 LPW, 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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D423 LPW is a 1987 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 4 June 1987.

Is D423 LPW safe to buy?

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