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R131 TAU

1997 Iveco Daily

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,980 mi
Last recorded45,980 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Iveco Daily118,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 TAU
MakeIveco
ModelDaily
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 45,980 miles

n/s/f top ball joint has slight lift

n/s/r tyre splitting

Fail 12 May 2012 45,960 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

n/s/f top ball joint has slight lift

n/s/r tyre splitting

Pass 26 May 2010 43,990 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 43,958 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 May 2009 40,941 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 40,916 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 33,082 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 33,082 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 23,243 miles

side light offside bulb not working

Pass 2 Mar 2006 17,937 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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R131 TAU is a 1997 Iveco Daily in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R131 TAU, 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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R131 TAU is a 1997 Iveco Daily, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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