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R231 LYG

1998 Iveco Daily

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,594 mi
Last recorded77,594 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Iveco Daily116,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR231 LYG
MakeIveco
ModelDaily
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 77,594 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 76,199 miles

Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion on various parts of chassis etc (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 21 Sep 2016 74,661 miles

n/s rear handbrake effort

Pass 21 Sep 2015 72,901 miles

corrosion on underside of n/s centre and rear body sills advise repairs at earliest convienience

n/s rear handbrake effort lower than o/s advise adjustment or repairs at earliest convienience

rear axle footbrake effort only just passed test

slight damage to n/s rear light lens

Pass 23 Sep 2014 71,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

general corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2013 70,702 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 69,961 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 69,553 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 10 Jun 2010 68,459 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 68,008 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 3 Jun 2008 67,350 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 63,819 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 63,819 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 58,490 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 58,490 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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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R231 LYG is a 1998 Iveco Daily in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1998 Iveco Daily models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 116,763 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R231 LYG, 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 28 years old, this Iveco Daily is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R231 LYG registered?

R231 LYG is a 1998 Iveco Daily, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R231 LYG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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