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N897 LYG

1996 Iveco Daily

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

198,559 mi
Last recorded198,559 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Iveco Daily133,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN897 LYG
MakeIveco
ModelDaily
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 198,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play tie bar to front x member (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 197,430 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 197,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted twisted fouling tyre on lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front fuel leak

Rear diff pinion leaking

Pass 9 Nov 2023 195,924 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

brakes noisy rear in operation

Fail 31 Oct 2023 195,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

brakes noisy rear in operation

Pass 31 Oct 2022 195,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/step. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/ step. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 194,108 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step/ sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step/ sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

servo pipe / vacuum pipe, rubbing.

Pass 5 Nov 2020 193,637 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step / sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 192,316 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step/ sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 192,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded chassis to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear damage to rear wheel arch and sill.

Pass 19 Jan 2018 191,284 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside body floor corroded / centre

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside body floor corroded / centre

Pass 23 Jan 2017 189,425 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion centre cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Body has slight corrosion centre cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 188,597 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 188,597 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 187,356 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 183,593 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 180,126 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 177,328 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 177,322 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering component fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 175,914 miles

both front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

both front brake pipes to flexis slightly corroded

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2010 174,527 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 174,512 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 172,984 miles

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

slight weep of oil coming from steering rack

Pass 21 Jan 2008 170,565 miles

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2008 170,563 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2007 168,351 miles

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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N897 LYG is a 1996 Iveco Daily in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 N897 LYG, 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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N897 LYG is a 1996 Iveco Daily, first registered on 14 June 1996.

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