CarVerify

Free Car Check

R449 CGN

1997 Fiat Ducato

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,064 mi
Last recorded165,064 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Fiat Ducato67,346 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationR449 CGN
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year1997
ColourYellow
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

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2015 165,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front to rear inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front to rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

vehicle is very rusty underneeth

Pass 13 Aug 2014 160,314 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all exhaust support rubbers perishing

rear shock absorbers covers missing

Fail 12 Aug 2014 160,314 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all exhaust support rubbers perishing

rear shock absorbers covers missing

Pass 14 Aug 2013 156,860 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust rubbers perishing

offside rear leaf spring slighty weak

Fail 17 Jun 2013 156,665 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust rubbers perishing

Pass 19 Dec 2011 149,918 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 142,595 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 136,456 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 130,382 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 124,900 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 121,443 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

R449 CGN is a 1997 Fiat Ducato in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 67,346 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 R449 CGN, 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 29 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 R449 CGN?

You can check the full history of R449 CGN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R449 CGN registered?

R449 CGN is a 1997 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R449 CGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R449 CGN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R449 CGN 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 R449 CGN. 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.