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F55 DKE

1988 Fiat X1/9

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

3,805 mi
Last recorded3,805 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Fiat X1/961,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF55 DKE
MakeFiat
ModelX1/9
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 3,805 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 3,805 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 3,805 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 3,805 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 3,805 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 3,693 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 3,693 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2017 3,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 3,462 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 3,390 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 3,247 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 3,247 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 3,107 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 3,107 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 1,118 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s and n/s front brake hoses slightly catching body on lock

windscreen has crack outside zone a and swept area

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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F55 DKE is a 1988 Fiat X1/9 in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 F55 DKE, 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 F55 DKE registered?

F55 DKE is a 1988 Fiat X1/9, first registered on 23 August 1988.

Is F55 DKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F55 DKE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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