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R401 VSB

1998 Iveco Daily

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,626 mi
Last recorded113,626 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Iveco Daily116,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 VSB
MakeIveco
ModelDaily
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 113,626 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 100,293 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Dec 2011 100,292 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2011 100,294 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

2 inner rear tyres soft

Battery insecure

Oil leak

crossmember rear of cab corroded badly

crossmember supporting propshaft corroded at ends

n/sf inner wing corroded badly at battery

rear body secure but poorly fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2007 318,721 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 318,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

Front bumper insecure

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

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

n/sf inner wing corroded at battery tray

o/sf step corroded

o/sf wiper slightly worn

Pass 12 Jul 2006
Fail 7 Jul 2006 292,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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R401 VSB is a 1998 Iveco Daily in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R401 VSB, 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 R401 VSB registered?

R401 VSB is a 1998 Iveco Daily, first registered on 15 July 1998.

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