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E77 VGH

1987 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

82,976 mi
Last recorded82,976 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Fiat X1/965,387 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE77 VGH
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 82,976 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 82,934 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 82,931 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake performances only just met

Pass 4 Jun 2021 82,790 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 82,674 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 82,568 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 82,417 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 82,302 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 82,170 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 82,070 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 81,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

osf brake backeplate corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2012 81,805 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

osf brake backeplate corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2011 81,752 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 81,742 miles

Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 81,609 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 81,442 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 79,657 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 78,038 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 77,603 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 77,602 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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E77 VGH is a 1987 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 E77 VGH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E77 VGH registered?

E77 VGH is a 1987 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 7 August 1987.

Is E77 VGH safe to buy?

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