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E535 OCL

1987 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,387 mi
Last recorded73,387 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 1987 Fiat X1/965,387 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE535 OCL
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 73,387 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all where vehicle has been standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

under body coated making corrosion checks difficult

Pass 9 May 2016 73,342 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 73,001 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 72,981 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 71,880 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 71,173 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 71,156 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 70,384 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 68,002 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 68,002 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 65,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise parts of chassis and brake pipes heavily under sealed

o/s/r flex hose routed close to inner wheel rim but not touching

Fail 10 Dec 2009 65,729 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise parts of chassis and brake pipes heavily under sealed

o/s/r flex hose routed close to inner wheel rim but not touching

Pass 27 Nov 2008 62,934 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

advise early attention to n/s/r handbrake

chassis, floor and brake pipes heavily coated with sealer.

Pass 23 Oct 2007 59,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

clutch clinder flexi hose perished

Pass 10 Oct 2006 56,085 miles

advise attention to handbrake just over req limit

Pass 13 Oct 2005 50,060 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 50,060 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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E535 OCL is a 1987 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 E535 OCL, 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 E535 OCL registered?

E535 OCL is a 1987 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E535 OCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E535 OCL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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