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D385 DLC

1987 Fiat Strada

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,638 mi
Last recorded125,638 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Fiat Strada91,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD385 DLC
MakeFiat
ModelStrada
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 125,638 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 125,387 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 124,780 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 124,292 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 123,929 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 123,532 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 122,651 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 122,651 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 119,409 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Strada?

Based on 1,404 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
390
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 60
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 52
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 47
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 37
parking brake recording little or no effort 35
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D385 DLC is a 1987 Fiat Strada in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1987 Fiat Strada models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 91,817 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Strada fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 60 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D385 DLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Strada typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 39 years old, this Fiat Strada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D385 DLC?

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What year was D385 DLC registered?

D385 DLC is a 1987 Fiat Strada, first registered on 28 May 1987.

Is D385 DLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D385 DLC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D385 DLC have outstanding finance?

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