CarVerify

Free Car Check

F527 BKH

1988 Fiat X1/9

Blue Petrol 1498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,028 mi
Last recorded26,028 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 1988 Fiat X1/961,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF527 BKH
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 26,028 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 25,997 miles

Brake fluid reservoir cracking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front suspension bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fuel cap cracking

Fail 18 Apr 2019 25,997 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake fluid reservoir cracking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front suspension bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fuel cap cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2017 25,931 miles

Fuel cap cracked

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brakes binding

Pass 28 Apr 2016 25,909 miles

Park brake at 16%

Pass 23 Apr 2015 25,836 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 25,790 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 25,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 25,448 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 25,204 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 24,798 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 24,636 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 24,558 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 24,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 24,503 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 23,415 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 23,415 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 22,507 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

overheating

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
Full Fiat X1/9 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F527 BKH is a 1988 Fiat X1/9 in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 F527 BKH, 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

How do I check the history of F527 BKH?

You can check the full history of F527 BKH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F527 BKH registered?

F527 BKH is a 1988 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 30 September 1988.

Is F527 BKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F527 BKH shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F527 BKH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F527 BKH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.