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R204 BMB

1997 Iveco Daily

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

196,873 mi
Last recorded196,873 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Iveco Daily118,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR204 BMB
MakeIveco
ModelDaily
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 196,873 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 192,431 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 190,976 miles

offside beam image fading

slight displacement in nearside front forward most tortion bar bushes

slight play in nearside front steering arm

various areas of corrosion to body and underneath of van.

Fail 26 Sep 2013 190,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering column excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

offside beam image fading

slight displacement in nearside front forward most tortion bar bushes

slight play in nearside front steering arm

various areas of corrosion to body and underneath of van.

Pass 24 Feb 2012 186,647 miles

both front metal brake pipes corroded

centre of van has a mini camper style conversion, but no windows fitted to class it as a motorhome

nearside front inner wing holed and corroded

nearside wiper has been swapped for a smaller one to clear the damage. Vision is still clear

offside front brake hose ferrule corroded

prop do-nut worn and collapsed

rear of van is a storage area

various areas of advanced corrosion around the body

Fail 20 Feb 2012 186,647 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front metal brake pipes corroded

centre of van has a mini camper style conversion, but no windows fitted to class it as a motorhome

nearside front inner wing holed and corroded

offside front brake hose ferrule corroded

prop do-nut worn and collapsed

rear of van is a storage area

various areas of advanced corrosion around the body

Pass 21 Feb 2011 182,487 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Oil leak

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

offside parking brake lower readings

Fail 7 Feb 2011 182,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 176,038 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 176,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 174,077 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 172,076 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 11 Jan 2008 172,076 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 168,317 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 168,305 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Appears to be slight wear and movement starting at N/S steering rack arm bush

Brake pedal feels abit soft when applied

Brake warning light at dash stays ON

Excess corrosion at O/S/F floor pan area around seat floor fixing (Not yet within fail limits at time of test)

N/S/F tyre worn near limits of wear at outer tread edge area

N/S/R tyres starting to get abit low on tread and O/S inner tyre nearing tread limits

Slight corrosion at N/S/F B/Pipe

Small crack at screen

Very slight wear and movement at O/S/F top tie-bar joint starting

Pass 28 Dec 2005 162,568 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 162,505 miles

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

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

O/S/F floor pan by seat floor fixings,on underside,corroded through(Not yet within fail limits at time of test)

Slight movement at O/S/F top tie-bar joint

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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R204 BMB is a 1997 Iveco Daily in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R204 BMB, 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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R204 BMB is a 1997 Iveco Daily, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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