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R408 SLY

1997 Iveco Daily

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,882 mi
Last recorded148,882 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Iveco Daily118,868 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR408 SLY
MakeIveco
ModelDaily
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 148,882 miles

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

both outer sills holed not within 30cm any componants

rear bumber brackets holed

Fail 2 Jan 2014 148,732 miles

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

both outer sills holed not within 30cm any componants

rear bumber brackets holed

Pass 22 Nov 2012 144,352 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front brake disc pitted

fuel tank strap broken but fuel tank not insecure

Fail 21 Nov 2012 144,352 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front brake disc pitted

fuel tank strap broken but fuel tank not insecure

Pass 23 Nov 2011 140,497 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel tank strap missing

Pass 6 Dec 2010 132,926 miles

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

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

rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 6 Dec 2010 132,926 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 25 Nov 2009 126,373 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 126,372 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 121,924 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 121,924 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 114,391 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 96,237 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 96,237 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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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R408 SLY is a 1997 Iveco Daily in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R408 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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R408 SLY is a 1997 Iveco Daily, first registered on 17 December 1997.

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