1987 Fiat X1/9 1.5L Petrol · E397 DTT
1987 Fiat X1/9 (1.5L, petrol). First registered 19 Oct 1987. Recorded mileage 71,493 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FIAT X1/9
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,493 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E397 DTT Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 71,493 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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E397 DTT Mileage History
- 04/11/201368,039 mi
- 15/08/201868,093 mi+54 mi
- 15/06/202268,734 mi+641 mi
- 14/10/202268,779 mi+45 mi
- 19/06/202479,434 mi+10,655 mi
- 19/06/202479,434 mi
- 02/07/202570,350 mi-9,084 mi
- 30/06/202671,493 mi+1,143 mi
- 30/06/202671,493 mi
Average of roughly 273 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
E397 DTT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Fiat X1/9 (E397 DTT) between November 2013 and June 2026.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Brake performance not tested will not idle to do test (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
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