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R396 SLY

1997 Iveco Daily

Blue Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

205,002 mi
Last recorded205,002 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Iveco Daily118,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR396 SLY
MakeIveco
ModelDaily
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 205,002 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded but not within 30cm inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 203,663 miles

Nearside Rear Inner inner sill has welded repairs

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 200,628 miles

Front torsion bar boots perished but not split

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 193,239 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 181,205 miles

N/S/F Wheel Arch Corroded. Not In Prescribed Area

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

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Seats Removed Prior To Mot. 8 Seats Fitted At Time Of Test

Fail 27 Jan 2017 181,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush O Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front Boot (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush O Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front Boot (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Wheel Arch (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheel Arch (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

N/S/F Wheel Arch Corroded. Not In Prescribed Area

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Seats Removed Prior To Mot. 8 Seats Fitted At Time Of Test

Pass 11 Nov 2015 168,831 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 168,831 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 163,696 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly wearing on outer section

Pass 19 Nov 2013 158,021 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2012 152,330 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 145,876 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 140,444 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 133,007 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 178,961 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 155,480 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 109,964 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 109,927 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining pressure on the sealing arrangement (6.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Oil leak

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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R396 SLY is a 1997 Iveco Daily in Blue with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R396 SLY, 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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What year was R396 SLY registered?

R396 SLY is a 1997 Iveco Daily, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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