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E426 YBW

1987 Fiat X1/9

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,525 mi
Last recorded106,525 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Fiat X1/965,387 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE426 YBW
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 106,525 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 105,969 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 105,482 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre slight cracking in tread

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

brake fluid resivoir split in top

Fail 5 Jul 2019 105,468 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre slight cracking in tread

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

brake fluid resivoir split in top

Pass 6 Apr 2018 104,787 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 104,755 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 104,750 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 9 Jul 2013 104,678 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 6 Jun 2011 104,675 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 104,671 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 104,384 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 104,384 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 103,322 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 YBW is a 1987 Fiat X1/9 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 E426 YBW, 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 E426 YBW registered?

E426 YBW is a 1987 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 30 December 1987.

Is E426 YBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E426 YBW 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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