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N398 CWJ

1996 Iveco 35.10 SWB

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

228,747 mi
Last recorded228,747 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Iveco 35.10 SWB120,804 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN398 CWJ
MakeIveco
Model35.10 SWB
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 228,747 miles

Oil leak

offside door step badly corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2013 228,743 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

offside door step badly corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2012 220,788 miles

Coolant leak

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

advise n/s seatbelt slow retracting

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2012 220,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Coolant leak

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

advise n/s seatbelt slow retracting

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2011 205,062 miles

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

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

osr outer tyre sidewall been run flat

rear exhaust mtg temp repair

v bad oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2011 205,060 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

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

osr outer tyre sidewall been run flat

rear exhaust mtg temp repair

v bad oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2010 202,259 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 197,901 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 195,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 195,075 miles

How Reliable is the Iveco 35.10 SWB?

Based on 4,003 MOT tests across 700 vehicles.

61.4%
Pass Rate
2,591
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
700
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 436
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 308
Registration plate lamp not working 263
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 249
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215
Full Iveco 35.10 SWB reliability report

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N398 CWJ is a 1996 Iveco 35.10 SWB in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Iveco 35.10 SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 120,804 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 35.10 SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N398 CWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Iveco 35.10 SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Iveco 35.10 SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N398 CWJ is a 1996 Iveco 35.10 SWB, first registered on 12 January 1996.

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