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D520 DLK

1987 Fiat X1/9

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,128 mi
Last recorded78,128 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1987 Fiat X1/965,387 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD520 DLK
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 78,128 miles

slight corrosion and repair to offside floor pan

Pass 18 Feb 2011 78,000 miles

BOTH REAR OUTER SILLS LOOK TO HAVE BEEN REPAIRED AT SOME TIME

NS DOOR IS HARD TO SHUT

NSF INNER WHEEL ARCH IS RUSTY AND THE NSF INNER WING AT THE REAR LOOKS TO HAVE BEEN REPAIRED

THERE LOOKS TO BE WATER LEAKING FROM A FRONT TO REAR METAL WATER PIPE

Fail 31 Jan 2011 77,991 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

BOTH REAR OUTER SILLS MAY HAVE BEEN REPAIRED AT SOME TIME

NS DOOR IS VERY HARD TO SHUT

NSF INNER WING AT THE FRONT OF THE INNER WHEEL ARCH IS RUSTY

NSF INNER WING AT THE REAR UNDER THE OUTER WING MAY HAVE BEEN REPAIRED

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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D520 DLK is a 1987 Fiat X1/9 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D520 DLK, 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 D520 DLK registered?

D520 DLK is a 1987 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 29 May 1987.

Is D520 DLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D520 DLK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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