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R242 LYG

1998 Iveco Daily

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

92,777 mi
Last recorded92,777 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Iveco Daily116,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 LYG
MakeIveco
ModelDaily
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 92,777 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 92,776 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 91,481 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 91,469 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 May 2022 85,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 85,255 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 81,029 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 80,476 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Discs Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Nearside Center, Rear, area of sill corroded. Marked.

Nearside Rear Sill Corroded. Marked

Offside Front Underside of Step Corroded. Marked.

Fail 9 Jun 2020 80,476 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working system inoperative (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working Wipe system not working (3.4 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Discs Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Nearside Center, Rear, area of sill corroded. Marked.

Nearside Rear Sill Corroded. Marked

Offside Front Underside of Step Corroded. Marked.

Pass 28 Jun 2018 80,474 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 80,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 80,189 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 79,532 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 79,532 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 78,773 miles

small chips on windscreen.

Pass 12 Apr 2014 77,838 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 77,263 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 76,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel tank strap corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Dec 2010 69,323 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 69,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 68,545 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 67,940 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 64,901 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 62,545 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 59,402 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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R242 LYG is a 1998 Iveco Daily in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R242 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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R242 LYG is a 1998 Iveco Daily, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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