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D385 CHG

1986 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2445cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,114 mi
Last recorded59,114 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Fiat Ducato73,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD385 CHG
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,445cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 59,114 miles

various areas of corrosion started

Pass 9 May 2025 59,037 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 58,802 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 58,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCHES /INNER WINGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2023 58,455 miles

Nearside Front inner sill holed and corroded outwith prescribed areas

exhaust slight leak

Fail 29 Apr 2023 58,454 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect KICK OFF TO WRONG SIDE (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

exhaust slight leak

Nearside Front inner sill holed and corroded outwith prescribed areas

Pass 30 Apr 2022 58,184 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 58,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

2 centre exhaust rubbers require replacing

Pass 26 Mar 2021 58,021 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 58,021 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cracks in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 57,835 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 57,835 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 57,465 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorated

sump damaged

suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2016 56,895 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 56,857 miles

both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills slightly corroded

both floors, chassis rails, undersills, outersills, inner flitches and cross member slightly corroded

both inner flitches and cross members slightly corroded

front number plate requires further securing soon

offside front inner wing holed and corroded but not in peracribed area

offside front inner wing holed and corroded but not in prescribed area

oil leak

oil leak

rear suspension seized

rear suspension siezed

sump slightly corroded

sump slightly damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2015 56,849 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both floors, chassis rails, undersills, outersills, inner flitches and cross member slightly corroded

front number plate requires further securing soon

offside front inner wing holed and corroded but not in peracribed area

oil leak

rear suspension siezed

sump slightly damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2014 56,541 miles

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

Limited suspension movement on offside and nearside rear suspension

Offside front tyre badly cracked on outer sidewall but not through to cords

Fail 24 Jul 2014 56,532 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Limited suspension movement on offside and nearside rear suspension

Offside front tyre badly cracked on outer sidewall but not through to cords

Fail 2 Nov 2013 56,511 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 56,504 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2011 56,499 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?

Based on 1,962,737 MOT tests across 142,446 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
2,630
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
142,446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,174
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30,287
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,216
Registration plate lamp not working 27,458
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22,732
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D385 CHG is a 1986 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,445cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1986 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 73,706 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Ducato fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 34,174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D385 CHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 40 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D385 CHG is a 1986 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 14 November 1986.

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