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R288 HWS

1998 Iveco Daily

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,968 mi
Last recorded156,968 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Iveco Daily116,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR288 HWS
MakeIveco
ModelDaily
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 156,968 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear leaf springs rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2025 154,293 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear leaf springs rusty

Fail 8 Apr 2025 154,291 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

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

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength central cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D- MOUNT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D- MOUNT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear leaf springs rusty

Pass 7 Mar 2024 148,610 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear leaf springs rusty both sides

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 142,573 miles

o/s/r inner brake pad appears low

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe leaking loose or broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear cab mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

slight corrosion in both front inner arches

Fail 8 Mar 2023 142,491 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe leaking loose or broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear cab mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

o/s/r inner brake pad appears low

slight corrosion in both front inner arches

Pass 24 Mar 2022 135,513 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

side marker lamps not working

Fail 14 Mar 2022 135,239 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

side marker lamps not working

Pass 9 Mar 2021 129,809 miles

front suspension soft

Pass 25 Mar 2020 127,453 miles

Body markers not working

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 126,836 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security back mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion to chassis in places

Fail 21 Mar 2019 126,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security back mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r side marker light inop

o/s/f top cab marker light inop

slight corrosion to chassis in places

Pass 12 Mar 2018 126,224 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts and rears (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre wearing uneven

slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 10 Mar 2017 125,645 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts and rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

accelerator pedal sticking

n/s/f chassis corroded and holed just outside prescribed area

wiperblades smearing

Pass 16 Mar 2016 125,258 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r inner tyre becoming low on tread

wiperblades slightly smearing

Fail 9 Mar 2016 125,258 miles

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg by brake pipe mounts (3.1.9)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion by o/s/r cab mount

o/s/r inner tyre becoming low on tread

wiperblades slightly smearing

Pass 10 Mar 2015 124,737 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

slight corrosion o/s/r of cab body mounting

slight corrosion on n/s chassis leg

Fail 6 Mar 2015 124,737 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

slight corrosion o/s/r of cab body mounting

slight corrosion on n/s chassis leg

Pass 7 Mar 2014 123,996 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 123,996 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 123,021 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 123,021 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 121,609 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 121,609 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 119,823 miles

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

brake pedal rubber split

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2010 117,489 miles

O/S/R Outer Tyre Cut

Brake Pedal Rubber Slightly Split

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 113,861 miles

brake pedal rubber split

Pass 3 Mar 2008 106,536 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 102,546 miles

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 93,453 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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R288 HWS is a 1998 Iveco Daily in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R288 HWS, 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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R288 HWS is a 1998 Iveco Daily, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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