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E929 GPK

1988 Fiat X1/9

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,224 mi
Last recorded105,224 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Fiat X1/961,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE929 GPK
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 105,224 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Apr 2025 103,422 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Cracking/perishing. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 102,577 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 2 Apr 2024 102,577 miles

Headlamp insecure bulb (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Mar 2024 102,574 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Apr 2023 100,039 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 1 Apr 2023 100,035 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn suspect pinch bolts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both sides (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 99,958 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear panel and o/s/r wheel arch lower panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie arm bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie arm bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all rubber bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2009 98,358 miles

air filter missing

brake back plate/dirt shields corroded

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2008 98,262 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 98,252 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 6 May 2006 98,240 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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E929 GPK is a 1988 Fiat X1/9 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 E929 GPK, 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.

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What year was E929 GPK registered?

E929 GPK is a 1988 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 29 February 1988.

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