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P256 MCS

1997 Iveco Daily

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,205 mi
Last recorded130,205 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Iveco Daily118,868 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP256 MCS
MakeIveco
ModelDaily
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 130,205 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 130,205 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to brake flexi (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested Due to oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 124,335 miles

Back panel corroded and holed outwith any prescribed area

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FRONTS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre soft

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 124,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn DROPLINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn DROPLINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Back panel corroded and holed outwith any prescribed area

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FRONTS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre soft

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 124,065 miles

Back panel holed outwith any prescribed area

Front brake imbalance just passed 25%

Fail 9 Apr 2018 124,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened DROPLINK (2.4.G.1)

Back panel holed outwith any prescribed area

Front brake imbalance just passed 25%

Pass 8 Mar 2017 123,311 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Offside Front inner and outer sills holed outwith prescribed areas

inner and outer sills soft and corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2017 123,306 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to rear section (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported insecure between mid and rear sections (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake discs in poor condition

Offside Front inner and outer sills holed outwith prescribed areas

inner and outer sills soft and corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 121,899 miles

Both offside front and offside rear brakes are slightly tight to turn by hand

Fail 1 Mar 2016 121,893 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT TO MIDDLE SECTION BLOWING SMOKE TEST NOT CARRIED OUT (7.1.2)

Both offside front and offside rear brakes are slightly tight to turn by hand

Pass 10 Mar 2015 120,025 miles

Engine and gearbox oily

Fuel pump area damp no leaks

Nearside front brake indicates slight bind

Pass 4 Feb 2014 118,734 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 118,732 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 116,931 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 116,925 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 116,841 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

diesel glo plug light on

Fail 31 Jan 2012 116,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

diesel glo plug light on

Pass 25 Feb 2006 260,836 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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P256 MCS is a 1997 Iveco Daily in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 Iveco Daily models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 118,868 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 P256 MCS, 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 29 years old, this Iveco Daily is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P256 MCS is a 1997 Iveco Daily, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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