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E43 GGW

1988 Fiat X1/9

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,222 mi
Last recorded20,222 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Fiat X1/961,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE43 GGW
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 20,222 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

both rear shock absorbers rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2022 20,210 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 20,195 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 19,693 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 19,502 miles

slight damage to front number plate

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 18 Sep 2006 19,049 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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E43 GGW is a 1988 Fiat X1/9 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E43 GGW, 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 E43 GGW registered?

E43 GGW is a 1988 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 22 June 1988.

Is E43 GGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E43 GGW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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