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E26 RLJ

1988 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,835 mi
Last recorded86,835 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1988 Fiat X1/961,158 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE26 RLJ
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 86,835 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 86,835 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 86,826 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 86,762 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 86,540 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 86,540 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 86,090 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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E26 RLJ is a 1988 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 1988 Fiat X1/9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 61,158 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 E26 RLJ, 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 38 years old, this Fiat X1/9 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E26 RLJ?

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What year was E26 RLJ registered?

E26 RLJ is a 1988 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 21 June 1988.

Is E26 RLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E26 RLJ 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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