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E685 MPV

1988 Fiat Ducato

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

103,633 mi
Last recorded103,633 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Fiat Ducato76,626 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE685 MPV
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 103,633 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 100,116 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 96,988 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 94,843 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 94,183 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 94,098 miles

Front Advise offside bonnet hinge to bonnet, nut/bolt missing

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, corroding on inner and outer surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 94,097 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjuster seized (4.1.2 (a))

Front Advise offside bonnet hinge to bonnet, nut/bolt missing

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both, corroding on inner and outer surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 93,955 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front and rear tyres 16 and 13 year old

Rear back plates corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2018 93,664 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 93,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 92,891 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 92,766 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 92,293 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 91,236 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 91,236 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 89,804 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2009 89,804 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 87,120 miles

both front brake discs corroded and pitted

rear and both front brake flexi hoses cracking and perished

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 20 Aug 2007 87,042 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 87,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all 4 brake flexi hoses very poor and splitting

all 4 front brake flexi hose ferrules badly corroded

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 21 Aug 2006 86,982 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 86,982 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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E685 MPV is a 1988 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 E685 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 E685 MPV registered?

E685 MPV is a 1988 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 13 March 1988.

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The MOT history for E685 MPV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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