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E374 FBY

1987 Fiat X1/9

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

73,429 mi
Last recorded73,429 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Fiat X1/965,387 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE374 FBY
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 73,429 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 72,800 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 72,800 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 72,359 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 71,987 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 71,987 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 71,508 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 70,951 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 70,293 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive speedo drive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 69,992 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2018 69,987 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 69,610 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 69,282 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 69,072 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 68,853 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 68,659 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 68,659 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 68,558 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 68,232 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 68,043 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 67,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 66,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside parking brake dragging slightly

Pass 14 Nov 2006 65,361 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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E374 FBY is a 1987 Fiat X1/9 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 E374 FBY, 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 E374 FBY registered?

E374 FBY is a 1987 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 25 November 1987.

Is E374 FBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E374 FBY shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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