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R245 DHU

1997 Iveco Daily

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

180,436 mi
Last recorded180,436 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Iveco Daily118,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 DHU
MakeIveco
ModelDaily
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 180,436 miles

oil leaks

various corrosion and holed under camper, but not in prescribed areas

Fail 22 Jul 2016 180,436 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leaks

various corrosion and holed under camper, but not in prescribed areas

Pass 24 Jul 2015 179,823 miles

oil leaks

various corrosion and holes under motorhome but not in pescribed areas

wipers split

Fail 15 Jul 2015 179,823 miles

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leaks

various corrosion and holes under motorhome but not in pescribed areas

wipers split

Fail 11 May 2015 179,787 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

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

nearside and offside running lights not illuminated

Pass 23 May 2014 177,685 miles

body work underneath holed and corroded in many places

both front seatbelts slow to retract

drivers outer doorhandle insecure

multiple running lights either missing or broken

nearside rear inner upper sidelamp not working

Fail 19 May 2014 177,669 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

body work underneath holed and corroded in many places

both front seatbelts slow to retract

drivers outer doorhandle insecure

multiple running lights either missing or broken

nearside rear inner upper sidelamp not working

Pass 27 Apr 2013 175,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

rear body structure has corrosion

Fail 22 Apr 2013 175,066 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 172,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 166,280 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

body and doors corroded slightly all round

brake master cylinder reservoir requires replacement

braking system lamp showing fault

fuel pump showing evidence of leakage, but not leaking at time of test

n/s/ windscreen washer not working

o/s door step has corrosion exactly 30cm away from seat belt prescribed area. Recommend prompt repair

power steering system tell-tale lamp showing fault

Fail 8 Nov 2010 166,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside valve leaking

Pass 31 Oct 2009 161,274 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 157,392 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 153,247 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r light lens cracked, advise replacement

Pass 6 Oct 2006 149,955 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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R245 DHU is a 1997 Iveco Daily in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R245 DHU, 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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What year was R245 DHU registered?

R245 DHU is a 1997 Iveco Daily, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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