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P543 VJS

1997 Iveco Tipper

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,481 mi
Last recorded121,481 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Iveco Tipper95,948 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP543 VJS
MakeIveco
ModelTipper
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2009 121,481 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 121,468 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

Possible hub seal leak at nearside rear

Pass 21 May 2008 117,400 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 103,958 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 101,827 miles

various areas of corrision started mainly at rear of cab

Fail 1 Mar 2006

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

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

How Reliable is the Iveco Tipper?

Based on 1,841 MOT tests across 160 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
7,163
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 173
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 95
Brake pipe excessively corroded 87
Registration plate lamp not working 77
position lamp(s) not working 76
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P543 VJS is a 1997 Iveco Tipper in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Iveco Tipper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 95,948 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Iveco Tipper fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 173 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P543 VJS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Iveco Tipper typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Iveco Tipper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P543 VJS registered?

P543 VJS is a 1997 Iveco Tipper, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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