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E96 REP

1987 Fiat X1/9

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

113,952 mi
Last recorded113,952 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2007
Typical for 1987 Fiat X1/965,387 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE96 REP
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2007 113,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front top srut mount corroded

steering rack worn

Pass 24 Feb 2006 110,675 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 110,674 miles

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

o/s/f headlight dim

Fail 7 Feb 2006 110,673 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

0/s/r wheel binding - unable to check wheel bearing

both front headlights dim

n/s/f wheel binding - unable to check wheel bearings

oil leaks from engine

radiator corroded

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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E96 REP is a 1987 Fiat X1/9 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 E96 REP, 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 E96 REP registered?

E96 REP is a 1987 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E96 REP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E96 REP shows 4 tests with a 25% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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