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R254 UBP

1997 Iveco Daily

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

198,829 mi
Last recorded198,829 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Iveco Daily118,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR254 UBP
MakeIveco
ModelDaily
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 198,829 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 195,183 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 189,472 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 184,552 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2014 182,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Ns sliding door lower metal runner holed

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Play noticed in engine/gearbox mountings

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

Rear and nsr doors not latching closed correctly

Rear end body/floor corrosion

Signs of previous battery leak

Slight brake imbalance (front) both wheels locked

corrosion ns inner wing (under bonnet)

ns bonnet catch not fastening.

ns number plate lamp lens missing

osf step corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2014 182,636 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Ns sliding door lower metal runner holed

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Play noticed in engine/gearbox mountings

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

Rear and nsr doors not latching closed correctly

Rear end body/floor corrosion

Signs of previous battery leak

Slight brake imbalance (front) both wheels locked

corrosion ns inner wing (under bonnet)

ns bonnet catch not fastening.

ns number plate lamp lens missing

osf step corroded

Pass 13 May 2013 181,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside side marker light not working

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear bump stops missing

Fail 11 May 2013 181,663 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside side marker light not working

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 29 Jul 2011 181,318 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 181,318 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear side marker light not working

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside side marker lights not working

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

passenger front door handle broken

Pass 6 Sep 2010 179,189 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 175,656 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front brake pipe is heavily coated in protective grease

offside wiper slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Jun 2009 175,655 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside wiper slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Apr 2009 175,289 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight lift in steering wheel

Pass 1 May 2008 168,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 168,346 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 158,875 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2007 158,875 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2006 154,005 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside running lights inoperative

Fail 4 Apr 2006 153,829 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bumper insecure

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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R254 UBP is a 1997 Iveco Daily in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R254 UBP, 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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R254 UBP is a 1997 Iveco Daily, first registered on 25 September 1997.

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