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N389 HVT

1996 Iveco Daily

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Iveco Daily133,791 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN389 HVT
MakeIveco
ModelDaily
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022

Both front doors corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wiring to rear insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2021

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

both front doors corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2021

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear both front doors corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2021

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear both front doors corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2021

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected footwell (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

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

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front wheels not parallel

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front locking nut for track rod end missing

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2014 185,647 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 185,647 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 185,562 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Slight oil leak from rear axle

Welding repairs all over vehicle some have not been undersealed

Pass 13 Nov 2012 185,161 miles

Both front brake disks very corroded but not likely to fracture

Nearside front flexiable brake hose mounting to body corroded

Nearside rear service brake performance slightly low

Windscreen washers poor but reaching the screen

rear axle pinion seal leaking oil

Fail 10 Nov 2012 185,149 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front brake disks very corroded but not likely to fracture

Nearside front flexiable brake hose mounting to body corroded

Nearside rear service brake performance slightly low

Windscreen washers poor but reaching the screen

rear axle pinion seal leaking oil

Pass 10 Dec 2011 184,790 miles

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

nearside front brake hose mount corroding under arch

rear diff oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2011 184,798 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

nearside front brake hose mount corroding under arch

rear diff oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2010 184,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 184,340 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 178,715 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 173,088 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 169,339 miles

L/H AND R/H TORSION BAR BUSHES MODERATLY POOR

L/H WIPER BLADE SLIGHTLY POOR EFECTIVENESS

L/H/F FLEX PIPE SLIGHTLT DAMAGED

Fail 10 Apr 2007 169,339 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

l/h and r/n torsion bar bushes moderatly poor

l/h wiper blade slightly poor efectiveness

l/h/f flex pipe slightly damaged

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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N389 HVT is a 1996 Iveco Daily in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Iveco Daily models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 133,791 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 Daily fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 54,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N389 HVT, 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 30 years old, this Iveco Daily is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N389 HVT is a 1996 Iveco Daily, first registered on 21 May 1996.

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