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D559 VEV

1987 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

173,021 mi
Last recorded173,021 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 1987 Fiat X1/965,387 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD559 VEV
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 173,021 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 172,703 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 171,104 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 169,455 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 169,455 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 167,405 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 165,170 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 163,480 miles

all repairs covered with underseal

Fail 5 Apr 2012 163,467 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 163,426 miles

Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 161,063 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 158,393 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 155,051 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 155,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 15,350 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 150,797 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 147,145 miles

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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D559 VEV is a 1987 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 D559 VEV, 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 D559 VEV registered?

D559 VEV is a 1987 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 3 April 1987.

Is D559 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D559 VEV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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