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D497 SGJ

1987 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,619 mi
Last recorded109,619 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Fiat X1/965,387 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD497 SGJ
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 109,619 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 109,218 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 107,855 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play track rod ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 107,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play track rod ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 107,117 miles

Front Brake hose slightly twisted both front braided flexis poor condition (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 107,111 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive measured 1334ppm at idle. idle is irratic (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to no dip beam (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly twisted both front braided flexis poor condition (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 105,261 miles

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective BOTH headlights have Light intensity slightly reduced on dip beam. Aims are good (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated acute angle on hard lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated acute angle on hard lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly fouling arm. Marked yellow. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Only 21 % Handbrake performance near minimum limit. NS 80KGF OS KGF 150

Fail 10 Mar 2022 105,261 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive CO limit 3.5% Measured at 5.02%. Also engine tends to stall. (8.2.1.2 (b))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective BOTH headlights have Light intensity slightly reduced on dip beam. Aims are good (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated acute angle on hard lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Quite rusty. Marked yellow. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated acute angle on hard lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Quite rusty. Marked yellow. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly fouling arm. Marked yellow. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Only 21 % Handbrake performance near minimum limit. NS 80KGF OS KGF 150

Pass 3 Mar 2021 103,239 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged METAL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED IN PLACES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly twisted BOTH FRONT BRAIDED HOSES TIGHT ANGLES ON HARD LOCK (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning SLIGHT FLICKERING OF HEADLIGHTS ON DIP (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR PANS ETC (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 102,627 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 101,850 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both nearside calipers corroded and brakes slight bind

brake fluid reservoir poor condition

handbrake operation stiff

Fail 21 Mar 2019 101,850 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both nearside calipers corroded and brakes slight bind

brake fluid reservoir poor condition

handbrake operation stiff

Pass 16 May 2015 101,824 miles

1. slight blue smoke during emissions test

2. Headlight motor control defective

3. Coolant pipes appear very rusty.

Pass 7 Apr 2010 101,772 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 101,768 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 101,652 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 101,652 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Fail 12 Dec 2008 101,635 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear no plate deteriorated.Windscreen damaged on O/S.Slight play O/S/F lower balljoint.Rear brake backplates corroded,O/S bootfloor badly corroded,Noise from steering column ? Front foglamps on with mainbeam.

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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D497 SGJ 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 D497 SGJ, 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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D497 SGJ is a 1987 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 24 April 1987.

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