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P159 JKU

1996 Iveco Daily

Grey Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

96,255 mi
Last recorded96,255 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 Iveco Daily133,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 JKU
MakeIveco
ModelDaily
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 96,255 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 96,254 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 96,254 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 96,925 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury - Step/sill corroded to excess (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced - Wheel arch upper/inner corroded to excess -(attention recommended) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 96,254 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 96,254 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 96,254 miles

offside front door step showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2019 114,273 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 114,273 miles

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 96,254 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 96,454 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 96,254 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 96,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracks in side wall, worn on outer edge.

Fail 2 Mar 2016 96,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre cracks in side wall, worn on outer edge.

Pass 17 Oct 2014 96,254 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 96,254 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 96,254 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front door bottoms corroded

both front inner wings have slight corrosion

nearside front & rear tyres have slight perishing

nearside front tyre edges scrubbed

nearside rear tyre has slight rubber damage

welding repairs covered

Fail 2 Oct 2013 96,254 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

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

front door steps corroded

front doors corroded

nearside front & nearside rear tyres have slight perishing

nearside front just outside prescribed areas

nearside front tyre has the edges scrubbed

nearside rear inner tyre was low pressure when presented

nearside rear tyre has slight rubber damage to outer wall

offside front just outside prescribed areas

Pass 11 Oct 2012 96,254 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

nearside front door step badly corroded just outside prescribed areas

nearside front tyre has the edges scrubbed

offside front door step badly corroded just outside prescribed areas

Fail 10 Oct 2012 96,254 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

nearside front door step badly corroded just outside prescribed areas

nearside front tyre has the edges scrubbed

offside front door step corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2011 96,252 miles

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

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

rear disc;s have slight wear

Pass 16 Oct 2010 96,232 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 96,201 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 96,187 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 96,148 miles

o/s/r outer tyre sidewall has slight cracks but not through to plys

Fail 14 Sep 2009 96,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/r outer tyre sidewall has slight cracks but not through to plys

Pass 12 Sep 2008 96,103 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 96,103 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 96,103 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 96,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2006 96,103 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 May 2006 96,103 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P159 JKU is a 1996 Iveco Daily in Grey with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P159 JKU, 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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P159 JKU is a 1996 Iveco Daily, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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