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E833 RRH

1987 Fiat X1/9

Multi-colour Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

64,957 mi
Last recorded64,957 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1987 Fiat X1/965,387 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE833 RRH
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1987
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 64,957 miles

headlight switch slightly insecure

n/s/f floor pan corroded and holed outside 30cm of any componant

o/s/r brake backplate corroded

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

surface corrosion to suspension componants

Fail 24 Jul 2015 64,954 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

headlight switch slightly insecure

n/s/f floor pan corroded and holed outside 30cm of any componant

o/s/r brake backplate corroded

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

surface corrosion to suspension componants

Pass 16 Jul 2014 62,071 miles

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND COVERED IN UNDERSEAL SO DIFFICULT TO INSPECT

N/S/F FRONT PANEL CORRODED INTO HOLES(IN FRONT OF FUEL TANK)

N/S/F INNER B POST CORRODED INTO HOLES AT BOTTOM

N/S/R INNER WHEEL ARCH HOLED

O/S/F FLOORPAN CORRODED,BUT SECONDARY SKIN IS OK,CARPET CAN NOT BE REMOVED

Fail 8 Jul 2014 62,071 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND COVERED IN UNDERSEAL SO DIFFICULT TO INSPECT

N/S/F FRONT PANEL CORRODED INTO HOLES(IN FRONT OF FUEL TANK)

N/S/F INNER B POST CORRODED INTO HOLES AT BOTTOM

N/S/R INNER WHEEL ARCH HOLED

O/S/F FLOORPAN CORRODED,BUT SECONDARY SKIN IS OK,CARPET CAN NOT BE REMOVED

Pass 27 Jun 2013 60,253 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Headlamps appear to have reduced light output

Some front brake disc distortion

Fail 25 Jun 2013 60,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Headlamps appear to have reduced light output

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

Some front brake disc distortion

Pass 25 May 2012 54,728 miles

Corrosion nearside front inner wing

Drivers floor has two corroded holes NOT in prescribed area

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside door corroded

Reverse lamps inoperative

Fail 15 May 2012 54,728 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Reverse lamps inoperative

Corrosion nearside front inner wing

Drivers floor has two corroded holes NOT in prescribed area

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside wiper rubber split

Offside wiper rubber split

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

Pass 19 May 2011 48,452 miles

Small corrosion hole on offside floor pan, not within and body mounts

Pass 25 May 2010 40,524 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 33,750 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 30,525 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 30,252 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 30,211 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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E833 RRH is a 1987 Fiat X1/9 in Multi-colour with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 E833 RRH, 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 E833 RRH registered?

E833 RRH is a 1987 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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The MOT history for E833 RRH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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