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R354 HCA

1998 Iveco Daily

Black Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

181,430 mi
Last recorded181,430 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Iveco Daily116,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR354 HCA
MakeIveco
ModelDaily
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 181,430 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective loose (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion buildup underside

Fail 22 Jun 2026 181,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective loose (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion buildup underside

Pass 5 Dec 2024 180,694 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

general build up of corrosion underside

Pass 5 Dec 2023 180,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside front wiper arm pivot worn.

Rear door outer handle in poor condition.

Start of corrosion at both front inner and outer cab steps.

Start of corrosion at rear valance.

Fail 5 Dec 2023 180,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside front wiper arm pivot worn.

Rear door outer handle in poor condition.

Start of corrosion at both front inner and outer cab steps.

Start of corrosion at rear valance.

Pass 12 Dec 2022 179,557 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Very slight. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Very slight. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 179,556 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

General build up of corrosion on underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 178,113 miles

Nearside Front N/S/F inner wheel arch/passenger step corroded (holed)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear N/S/R inner sill excessively corroded

Nearside Rear N/S/R wheel arch corroded (holed)

Offside Front Drivers door window winder broken

Offside Front Lower Drivers door hinge insecure

Offside Front O/S/F inner wheel arch corroded (holed)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear O/S/R quarter inner sill excessively corroded

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both prop shaft intermediate bearings (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 178,113 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn All front anti roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S/F lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission Rear axle/differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn All rear anti roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (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))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front N/S/F inner wheel arch/passenger step corroded (holed)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear N/S/R inner sill excessively corroded

Nearside Rear N/S/R wheel arch corroded (holed)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drivers door window winder broken

Offside Front Lower Drivers door hinge insecure

Offside Front O/S/F inner wheel arch corroded (holed)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear O/S/R quarter inner sill excessively corroded

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both prop shaft intermediate bearings (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 178,090 miles

Excessive corrosion and holes at O/S/F and N/S/F engine bay/inner wing areas down by H/Light mount areas (NOT within fail limits at time of test)

Front and rear suspension and brake components starting to get abit corroded

Front to rear chassis and crossmember areas getting abit corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2020 178,081 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength At front subframe within suspension component perscribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Both front b/hoses starting to get abit perrished and cracked

Excessive corrosion and holes at O/S/F and N/S/F engine bay/inner wing areas down by H/Light mount areas (NOT within fail limits at time of test)

Front and rear suspension and brake components starting to get abit corroded

Front to rear chassis and crossmember areas getting abit corroded

Fuel tank appears abit damp

N/S number plate light n/w

Pass 28 May 2019 172,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (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 Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 172,062 miles

Appears to be slight noise from thrust bearing when clutch is operated

Both front chassis and subframe areas getting corroded

Both front end inner wing/engine bay areas beside h/lights, getting corroded and holed (NOT quite within fail limits at time of test)

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded

Front to rear chassis and crossmember areas getting abit corroded

N/S/F b/hose starting to perrish and crack slightly

N/S/R b/disc abit corroded at outer face

Rear end areas behind bumper ansd around towbar area, corroded and holed (NOT quite within fail limits at time of test), and O/S/R inner edge areas

Pass 26 May 2017 172,038 miles

Chassis has heavy surface corrosion at front and rear suspension mounting points.

Nearside rear park brake cable in poor condition.

Offside rear body valance corroded and holed at underside.

Vehicle chassis has general surface corrosion.

Fail 25 May 2017 172,038 miles

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

Chassis has heavy surface corrosion at front and rear suspension mounting points.

Nearside rear park brake cable in poor condition.

Offside rear body valance corroded and holed at underside.

Vehicle chassis has general surface corrosion.

Pass 20 May 2016 171,907 miles

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Battery light at dash stays ON

Emissions starting to get abit smokey

Excessive corrosion and holes at O/S/R end bottom edge areas (NOT in fail limit at time of test)

Front chassis, crossmember/subframe areas and susp/arm mount areas, all getting abit corroded

Front to rear chassis and crossmember areas getting corroded, and rear leaf spring mounts

Fuel tank mounts getting abit corroded

O/S/F metal b/pipe abit corroded at inner w/arch end

Pass 27 May 2015 171,822 miles

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded

Front subframe getting abit corroded

Front to rear chassis and crossmember areas getting corroded

O/S/F metal b/pipe getting abit corroded at O/S/F inner w/arch area

O/S/R quater panel bottom edge areas by mudflap mounts excessively corroded and holed (NOT quite within fail limits at time of test)

Pass 30 May 2014 171,686 miles

Emissions getting abit smokey

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded

Front subframe getting corroded generally

Front to rear chassis and crossmember areas getting abit corroded (esp N/S/F chassis areas)

GENERAL UNDERSIDE AREAS STARTING TO GET ABIT POOR

O/S/R end area behind mudflap, and bottom edge areas, excessively corroded and holed (NOT quite within fail limits at time of test)

Slight wear and movement at O/S/F lower suspension arm inner bush

Fail 28 May 2014 171,685 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Emissions getting abit smokey

Front and rear suspension and brake components getting abit corroded

Front subframe getting corroded generally

Front to rear chassis and crossmember areas getting abit corroded (esp N/S/F chassis areas)

GENERAL UNDERSIDE AREAS STARTING TO GET ABIT POOR

O/S/R end area behind mudflap, and bottom edge areas, excessively corroded and holed (NOT quite within fail limits at time of test)

Slight wear and movement at O/S/F lower suspension arm inner bush

Pass 22 Apr 2013 171,602 miles

Corrosion in offside body underneath

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Service brake efficiency only just met required performance of 50%

Fail 22 Apr 2013 171,602 miles

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

Corrosion in offside body underneath

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 May 2012 171,355 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 171,355 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 170,967 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 170,967 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 170,415 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 170,415 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 167,697 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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R354 HCA is a 1998 Iveco Daily in Black with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 R354 HCA, 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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R354 HCA is a 1998 Iveco Daily, first registered on 17 May 1998.

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