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M491 RPY

1995 Iveco 35.8 SWB

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,575 mi
Last recorded96,575 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 1995 Iveco 35.8 SWB102,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM491 RPY
MakeIveco
Model35.8 SWB
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 96,575 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 96,574 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting iner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 95,767 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 95,755 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2018 90,955 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 90,902 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 89,504 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 87,228 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 85,791 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 85,791 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 85,516 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 85,494 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 85,006 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 84,475 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 84,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 83,433 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 83,433 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 83,418 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 83,418 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 83,418 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 83,418 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

o/s/f inner brake pad rattling when wheel rotated

o/s/f steering arm has slight play in rack

How Reliable is the Iveco 35.8 SWB?

Based on 961 MOT tests across 208 vehicles.

61.8%
Pass Rate
2,613
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 108
Registration plate lamp not working 83
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 57
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Full Iveco 35.8 SWB reliability report

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M491 RPY is a 1995 Iveco 35.8 SWB in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Iveco 35.8 SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 102,496 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Iveco 35.8 SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M491 RPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Iveco 35.8 SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 31 years old, this Iveco 35.8 SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M491 RPY is a 1995 Iveco 35.8 SWB, first registered on 31 January 1995.

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