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E818 GFE

1988 Fiat X1/9

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,004 mi
Last recorded37,004 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 1988 Fiat X1/961,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE818 GFE
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 37,004 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 36,719 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 36,167 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 35,906 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 35,589 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 35,328 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 34,863 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 34,510 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 34,166 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 33,838 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2013 33,533 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 33,515 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 32,642 miles

slight free play in steering column

Pass 4 Jul 2011 31,810 miles

OFFSIDE TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSH SLIGHT PLAY

PARK BRAKE LONG TRAVEL

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM STEERING RACK BOOTS

SLIGHT PLAY ON COLUMN

Pass 17 Jul 2010 30,277 miles

advise osr wheel bearing slight roughness

Fail 10 Jul 2010 30,252 miles

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

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

advise osr wheel bearing slight roughness

Pass 4 Jun 2009 28,866 miles

N/s parking efficiency slightly low on efficiency.

Fail 1 Jun 2009 28,864 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2008 27,939 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 27,268 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 26,210 miles

Unable to fully inspect all steel brake pipes as they are routed inside vehicle.

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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E818 GFE is a 1988 Fiat X1/9 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E818 GFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E818 GFE registered?

E818 GFE is a 1988 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 11 May 1988.

Is E818 GFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E818 GFE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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