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D966 XPF

1986 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,566 mi
Last recorded60,566 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Fiat X1/953,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD966 XPF
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 60,566 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 60,566 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 60,377 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 60,079 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 59,801 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 59,283 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 59,038 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 58,823 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 58,652 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 58,286 miles

nearside front floor pan corroded to excss.

nearside front inner sill badly corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2017 58,286 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front floor pan corroded to excss.

nearside front inner sill badly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2016 58,017 miles

nearside front floor pan corroded to excss

Pass 21 Apr 2007 54,860 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 52,815 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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D966 XPF is a 1986 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1986 Fiat X1/9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 53,440 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 D966 XPF, 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 40 years old, this Fiat X1/9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D966 XPF registered?

D966 XPF is a 1986 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D966 XPF safe to buy?

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