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D483 DWP

1987 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,235 mi
Last recorded70,235 miles
Recorded on5 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Fiat X1/965,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD483 DWP
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2025 70,235 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 70,226 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 70,228 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative All (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp physically small but functioning.

Pass 17 Oct 2020 70,204 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 70,202 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 70,178 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 70,177 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rattle in rear silencer

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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D483 DWP is a 1987 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D483 DWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D483 DWP registered?

D483 DWP is a 1987 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D483 DWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D483 DWP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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