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R279 GUM

1997 Iveco Daily

White Diesel 2287cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2007
Tests6 (1 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate16.7%

Mileage

202,886 mi
Last recorded202,886 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2006
Typical for 1997 Iveco Daily118,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 GUM
MakeIveco
ModelDaily
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,287cc

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MOT History

1 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2006 202,886 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 202,870 miles

Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Outer Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

clutch pedal rubber split

corrosion next to cab mountings at front

o/s/f bumper bracket weak

very slight play n/s front track rod end

Fail 18 Apr 2006 202,857 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Centre Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Alternator light glowing tick over

Anti slip on brake pedal starting to rub through

Bad oil leak engine

Corrosion around body above torsion bar mounts - chassis sin good condition

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

Offside Front Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Play in prop shaft

Play rear antiroll bar bushes

Rear diff leaking

Rubber starting to crack at n/s engine mounting

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Wear in rear spring shackles

o/s/f bumper bracket corroding

Fail 3 Apr 2006 202,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2006 202,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise body work condition

oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2005 202,695 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

offside and nearside rear anti roll bar bushes showing wear

slight wear noted to offside front steering rack end

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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R279 GUM is a 1997 Iveco Daily in White with a 2,287cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 16.7%.

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 R279 GUM, 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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R279 GUM is a 1997 Iveco Daily, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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