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J398 VUH

1992 Iveco Daily

Maroon Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

248,257 mi
Last recorded248,257 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Iveco Daily130,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ398 VUH
MakeIveco
ModelDaily
Year1992
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 248,257 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 248,222 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 244,500 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

underside covered in underseal /paint/ sealer , inc body, brakes , suspension

Pass 19 May 2023 242,376 miles

body tender

slight dampness around steering rack

slight play in front roll bar bushes

surface rust on brake pipes

Pass 25 May 2022 240,186 miles

slight oil around engine

small spilts in suspension and steering rubber boots

surfface rust on body and chassic

surfface rust on brake pipes

Pass 28 May 2021 235,749 miles

slight dampness on n/s/f shock

surfface rust on brake pipes

surfface rust on chassic

Pass 29 Jul 2019 228,652 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 228,652 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 224,777 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 220,488 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 217,605 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 213,794 miles

slight oil around engine

Fail 11 Feb 2015 213,718 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside wiper blade split

spare wheel holder in poor condition

wiring under bonnet poor

Pass 17 Jan 2014 212,283 miles

front inner wings corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

engine mountings perished

rear propshaft centre bearing worn

slight ristriction on o/s front brake.. and disc pitted

small cut on outer sidewall of n/s outer rear tyre

unable to inspect front to rear brake pipe fully due to underseal

wiring under bonnet in poor condition

Pass 2 Jan 2013 209,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Oil leak

slight ristriction on o/s front brake

unable to inspect brake pipes fully due to heavy undersealing

Pass 12 Dec 2011 207,383 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 205,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 196,176 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 196,154 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 5 May 2006 186,718 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 186,695 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

How Reliable is the Iveco Daily?

Based on 817,098 MOT tests across 76,231 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
8,167
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
76,231
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 54,319
Registration plate lamp not working 38,656
Brake pipe excessively corroded 25,483
position lamp(s) not working 25,160
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 24,468
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J398 VUH is a 1992 Iveco Daily in Maroon with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1992 Iveco Daily models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 130,515 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Iveco Daily fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 54,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J398 VUH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Iveco Daily typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 34 years old, this Iveco Daily is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J398 VUH is a 1992 Iveco Daily, first registered on 3 June 1992.

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