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E846 CGD

1987 Fiat X1/9

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,153 mi
Last recorded101,153 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Fiat X1/965,387 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE846 CGD
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 101,153 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 99,391 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 99,391 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 95,553 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 93,759 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 93,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing from outside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering rack mounts (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 90,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 90,913 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2016 87,085 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 86,914 miles

hand brake just passed brake performance

Fail 25 Aug 2015 86,914 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

hand brake just passed brake performance

Fail 4 Aug 2015 86,914 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 86,603 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 86,542 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 86,542 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 86,461 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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E846 CGD is a 1987 Fiat X1/9 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 E846 CGD, 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 E846 CGD registered?

E846 CGD is a 1987 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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