CarVerify

Free Car Check

R397 EOW

1998 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,900 mi
Last recorded29,900 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Fiat Ducato66,334 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

RegistrationR397 EOW
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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

7 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2013 29,900 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 28,747 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 27,865 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 27,127 miles

offside front top marker light out.

Pass 11 Sep 2008 26,151 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 25,078 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 22,391 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

various bulbs out on rear high stop light

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

R397 EOW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 66,334 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 R397 EOW, 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 28 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R397 EOW?

You can check the full history of R397 EOW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R397 EOW registered?

R397 EOW is a 1998 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R397 EOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R397 EOW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R397 EOW 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 R397 EOW. 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.