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R278 LYG

1998 Iveco Daily

Blue Diesel 2287cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

183,351 mi
Last recorded183,351 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Iveco Daily116,763 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR278 LYG
MakeIveco
ModelDaily
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,287cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2008 183,351 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 183,213 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f shocker wet

o/s/r leaf spring misaligned

Pass 20 Aug 2007 159,692 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 159,662 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 159,029 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 158,962 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear outer tyre very low pressure

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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R278 LYG is a 1998 Iveco Daily in Blue with a 2,287cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R278 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 R278 LYG registered?

R278 LYG is a 1998 Iveco Daily, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R278 LYG safe to buy?

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