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D489 PHD

1986 Fiat X1/9

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,912 mi
Last recorded77,912 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 1986 Fiat X1/953,440 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD489 PHD
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 77,912 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 77,992 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 77,945 miles

floor of vehicle is corroded/repaired as are other various points.

Fail 16 Feb 2006 77,945 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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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D489 PHD is a 1986 Fiat X1/9 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D489 PHD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D489 PHD?

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What year was D489 PHD registered?

D489 PHD is a 1986 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 8 August 1986.

Is D489 PHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D489 PHD shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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