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E426 CDM

1988 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

13,216 mi
Last recorded13,216 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Fiat X1/961,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE426 CDM
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 13,216 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 12,735 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 12,613 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 12,191 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2022 12,191 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 11,256 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 10,645 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 10,613 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 10,611 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 10,538 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 10,466 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 10,462 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 10,455 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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E426 CDM is a 1988 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 E426 CDM, 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

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What year was E426 CDM registered?

E426 CDM is a 1988 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 27 May 1988.

Is E426 CDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E426 CDM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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