£3,000 - £4,000
1987 Fiat X1/9
United Kingdom • 18 Feb 2026 • Lot 56
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1987 Fiat X1/9, styled by Bertone, is a mid-engined sports car project that reportedly underwent thorough recommissioning in Dubai, including a respray, brake and suspension rebuilds, and a new exhaust system.
It requires finishing to the buyer's taste, as it has been in storage since returning to the UK and does not currently run, although the engine turns freely.
Condition
3
Project car; requires substantial reconditioning.
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Manual
Transmission:
ZBB128AS007160986
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
D567VEV
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Bertone-styled, mid-engined Italian sports car project; major work reportedly completed; ready to be finished to personal taste in time for summerIntroduced in 1972, the Fiat X1/9 was a bold departure for the marque, combining Marcello Gandini’s crisp Bertone styling with a mid-engined layout more commonly associated with far more exotic machinery.
Designed to meet stringent safety regulations without sacrificing flair, it offered nimble handling and everyday usability in equal measure.Manufactured in 1987, this example was built by Bertone themselves, who assumed production from Fiat in 1982 and proudly fitted their distinctive blue badge in place of Fiat’s own.
It benefits from the later 1,500cc engine, replacing the earlier 1.3-litre unit and offering a useful increase in power to better match the car’s sharp looks.The car’s recent history is equally interesting, having spent time in Dubai where it is understood to have undergone thorough recommissioning.
Unfortunately, much of t...
Points of note
£890
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,277
Median Price (Since 2020)
£32,271
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Mar 23 2017
Latest MOT Mileage
87,752 miles
Registration Date
1987-04-29
MOT History
Passed
On Mar 24 2016 with 87,752 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- coolant leak
- heavy oil leak
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both (2.2.D.2d)
- alternator belt perishing
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perishing 165/70 R13 T (4.1.E.1)
Failed
On Mar 24 2016 with 87,752 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- coolant leak
- heavy oil leak
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both (2.2.D.2d)
- alternator belt perishing
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and perishing 165/70 R13 T (4.1.E.1)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both 15 " standard (8.2.2)
Failed
On Jul 31 2015 with 87,554 miles
There were 16 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advisory:
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
User Entered:
- hole corroded through under filler cap nsr.close to nsr shock top mount
- (Dangerous) Oil leak
- corrosion off side front outer sill
- rear exhaust bracket not attached
- under sill used under much of the vehicle making inspection difficult
Passed
On Mar 24 2014 with 85,122 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
User Entered:
- corossion on chassis
Failed
On Mar 15 2014 with 85,122 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
User Entered:
- corossion on chassis
- battery worn
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