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E468 RBD

1987 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

52,887 mi
Last recorded52,887 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1987 Fiat X1/965,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE468 RBD
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 52,887 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 52,861 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 52,689 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

body corrosion all round vehicle

heavily under sealed

Pass 8 Feb 2016 51,881 miles

corrosion to underside

n/s/r suspension arm slightly corroded

slight play in o/s/r bearing

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Feb 2014 51,444 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

underbody corroded in various areas

underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 25 Feb 2014 51,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

underbody corroded in various areas

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Feb 2012 50,659 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 49,853 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 49,778 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 48,771 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 48,387 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 48,366 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 47,758 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Sep 2006 47,743 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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E468 RBD is a 1987 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 E468 RBD, 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 E468 RBD registered?

E468 RBD is a 1987 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E468 RBD safe to buy?

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