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N538 GMB

1996 Iveco Daily

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

234,145 mi
Last recorded234,145 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Iveco Daily133,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN538 GMB
MakeIveco
ModelDaily
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 234,145 miles

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

Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear under body in poor condition

Fail 23 Jul 2014 234,138 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear under body in poor condition

Pass 14 Jun 2013 231,850 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion to both front inner wings

rear under side body in poor condition

slight movement in both rear anti roll bar d bushes

Fail 13 Jun 2013 231,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

corrosion to both front inner wings

rear under side body in poor condition

slight movement in both rear anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 21 May 2012 230,426 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2012 230,411 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 227,791 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 224,076 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 224,076 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 218,603 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 214,813 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 214,813 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 211,038 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 211,038 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f brake back plate corroded

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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N538 GMB is a 1996 Iveco Daily in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N538 GMB, 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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N538 GMB is a 1996 Iveco Daily, first registered on 1 July 1996.

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