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E419 BGT

1988 Fiat X1/9

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,552 mi
Last recorded72,552 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Fiat X1/961,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE419 BGT
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 72,552 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 72,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 70,860 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 70,860 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 67,775 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

parking brake effort close to MIN limit

Fail 8 Mar 2024 67,766 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

parking brake effort close to MIN limit

Pass 11 Mar 2023 64,823 miles

parking brake effort close to MIN limit

Pass 16 Mar 2022 64,515 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 64,180 miles

Parking brake has only just met the required efficiency - 16%

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 63,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Aug 2018 63,613 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 63,060 miles

parking brake efficiency 18%

Pass 22 Jul 2016 62,507 miles

parking brake has only just met the required efficiency - 16 %

Fail 22 Jul 2016 62,505 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

parking brake has only just met the required efficiency - 16 %

Pass 20 Jul 2015 61,560 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 61,560 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 60,653 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 59,765 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

brake warning light flashing

Fail 6 Apr 2013 59,743 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front suspension stabilizing arm front bush detiorated

offside front suspension stabilizing arm front bush detiorated

Pass 2 Apr 2012 58,249 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2011 56,677 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 51,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 51,154 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 51,154 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 50,717 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 50,354 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 49,904 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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E419 BGT is a 1988 Fiat X1/9 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 E419 BGT, 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.

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What year was E419 BGT registered?

E419 BGT is a 1988 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 30 June 1988.

Is E419 BGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E419 BGT shows 28 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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