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D52 AMV

1987 Fiat X1/9

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,611 mi
Last recorded93,611 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Fiat X1/965,387 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD52 AMV
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 93,611 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 92,620 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 91,569 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 90,243 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 90,243 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2021 88,869 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 88,412 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 85,172 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 84,049 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 82,770 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 81,558 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 80,731 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2014 80,042 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 79,346 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 79,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 78,884 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 77,430 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WING/ARCH RUSTING

OFFSIDE REAR FLOOR PAN RUSTING

OFFSIDEAND NEARSIDE REARARCH RUSTED THROUGH

Fail 3 Aug 2009 77,408 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WING/ARCH RUSTING

OFFSIDE REAR FLOOR PAN RUSTING

OFFSIDEAND NEARSIDE REARARCH RUSTED THROUGH

Pass 7 Aug 2008 76,235 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT INNER WING AND INNER WHEEL ARCH RUSTING

Fail 22 May 2008 76,204 miles

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

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

BOOT FLOOR / WHEEL ARCH RUSTED

O/S INNER WING RUSTED / N/S/F INNER WING RUSTED

Pass 31 May 2007 75,904 miles

Offside sill panel has slight corrosion. †Also some developing on nearside floor around seat mounting.

Pass 1 Jun 2006 74,998 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 74,998 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 Jun 2006 74,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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D52 AMV is a 1987 Fiat X1/9 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D52 AMV, 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 D52 AMV registered?

D52 AMV is a 1987 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 15 May 1987.

Is D52 AMV safe to buy?

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