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R218 EFG

1997 Iveco Daily

White Diesel 2287cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

240,504 mi
Last recorded240,504 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Iveco Daily118,868 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 EFG
MakeIveco
ModelDaily
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,287cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2007 240,504 miles

see advise sheet 551641067205

Fail 18 Sep 2007 240,495 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

battery insecure

both front brake discs corroded and in poor condition

both rear spring rear bushes and shackle bushes deteriorated

brake fluid level low

extensive corrosion to vehicle underbody,especially at front where subframe,chassis and suspension components heavily corroded

offside and nearside rear spring leaves misaligned

offside front flexi brake hose ferrule corroded and deteriorated to limits-borderline pass and needs attention

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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R218 EFG is a 1997 Iveco Daily in White with a 2,287cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R218 EFG, 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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R218 EFG is a 1997 Iveco Daily, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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