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D218 ELE

1987 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

58,970 mi
Last recorded58,970 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Fiat X1/965,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD218 ELE
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 58,970 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 58,970 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 58,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Headlamp not raising to highest position (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 58,925 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

slight engine/gearbox oil leaks

Pass 4 Jun 2018 58,865 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 58,883 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chaSSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2016 58,863 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 58,807 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 58,004 miles

boot floor started to corrode

Fail 21 May 2009 57,995 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 57,778 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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D218 ELE is a 1987 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 D218 ELE, 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 D218 ELE registered?

D218 ELE is a 1987 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D218 ELE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D218 ELE shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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