Fiat X1/9 (1982)
1982 Fiat X1/9
CarHunch has 1,221 1982 Fiat X1/9 vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
No MOT data available for this vehicle type
The 1982 Fiat X1/9 doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Fiat vehicles below.
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**Important note:** This 1982 FIAT X1/9 cohort has no MOT test data in the DVLA light-vehicle database, so we cannot reliably report pass rates or defect statistics. The numbers shown above are not valid MOT outcomes. Instead, here's what matters for a buyer: the X1/9 is a lightweight Italian sports car built between 1972 and 1989, and any surviving example from 1982 is now over 40 years old. Expect rust (particularly in the sills, floor pan, and fuel tank), ageing electrics, and potential carburetor issues if it's been stored. Before purchase, have a specialist pre-purchase inspection by someone familiar with Fiat's engineering of that era—far more valuable than MOT history alone for a car of this age and rarity.
We have 1,221 1982 Fiat X1/9 vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
There are a few reasons this can happen:
- Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
- Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
- MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
- Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
What tends to go wrong
Across 1,221 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1982.
Before you buy a 1982 Fiat X1/9
Based on MOT data from 1,221 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Check the full MOT history.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Colour Breakdown
Based on 13,531 Fiat X1/9 vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
1982 Fiat X1/9 — Still on the Road
12 vehicles from this cohort appeared in light-vehicle MOT records in 2022 — a small subset of the registered total, likely lighter variants or specialist conversions tested as light vehicles.
Based on vehicles from this cohort that appeared in the DVLA light-vehicle MOT database. Most vehicles of this type are tested under the separate DVSA HGV annual testing regime and are not counted here. Data from 2014–2022.
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