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E385 MPV

1988 Fiat Ducato

Maroon Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,986 mi
Last recorded126,986 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE385 MPV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 126,986 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both lightly perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyres both feathering inner edge

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 126,974 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both lightly perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyres both feathering inner edge

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 126,141 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 124,936 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 123,334 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 122,473 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 122,463 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 121,177 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All corroded & covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on inner sides of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front bumper corroded slightly

Front wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 121,159 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All corroded & covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on inner sides of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front bumper corroded slightly

Front wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 118,966 miles

slight corrosion both front archs

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front light corrosion door seal

Offside Front light corrosion osf door seal and inner seal

front bumper light corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2018 117,262 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all in places (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Slight bind to both rear brakes

light corrosion to n/s/ front inner sill/floorpan area

light corrosion to o/s/f floorpan

Pass 13 Apr 2017 114,887 miles

light corrosion to underside

Pass 14 Apr 2016 112,511 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in places (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light corrosion to inner faces (3.5.1i)

slight o/s/r brake bind

Pass 20 Apr 2015 110,406 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight o/s/r bind

Pass 22 Apr 2014 107,906 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 107,906 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 105,758 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 105,757 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 102,937 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 100,974 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 100,974 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 98,628 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 98,626 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 95,470 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 95,464 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 94,210 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 94,195 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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E385 MPV is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in Maroon with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 76,626 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E385 MPV, 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 38 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E385 MPV registered?

E385 MPV is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E385 MPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E385 MPV shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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