CarVerify

Free Car Check

J397 DNN

1992 Fiat Ducato

White Gas bi-fuel 1971cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

84,717 mi
Last recorded84,717 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 1992 Fiat Ducato86,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ397 DNN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine1,971cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 84,717 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 84,717 miles

Offside Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 82,172 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 81,458 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 80,103 miles

Front Coil spring corroded NSF and OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber top mount has a slight play

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

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear NSR and OSR leaf springs slightly corroded

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR and OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 79,593 miles

Both NSR & OSR Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened RUSTED

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

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

Front Outer Coil spring corroded Both NSF & OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both NSF & OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Outer Both NSR & OSR Drum Rusted

Pass 10 May 2018 78,578 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired WORN (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve stiff BOOT DAMAGED (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened BOTH RUSTED AND DEFLECTED (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 74,844 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 74,826 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 72,775 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 72,775 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 71,039 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 68,835 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 65,437 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 62,686 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 60,476 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 60,476 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 58,844 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 56,795 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 56,794 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 53,020 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 53,020 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 50,092 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 50,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 47,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2005 41,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 41,617 miles

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
Full Fiat Ducato reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J397 DNN is a 1992 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,971cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1992 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 86,936 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 J397 DNN, 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 34 years old, this Fiat Ducato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J397 DNN?

You can check the full history of J397 DNN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J397 DNN registered?

J397 DNN is a 1992 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 24 January 1992.

Is J397 DNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J397 DNN shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J397 DNN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J397 DNN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.