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R479 TKU

1997 Iveco Daily

Blue Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

218,268 mi
Last recorded218,268 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Iveco Daily118,868 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR479 TKU
MakeIveco
ModelDaily
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2008 218,268 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 218,268 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

fuel tank strap corroded but tank still secure

Fail 1 Aug 2008 217,744 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 213,839 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2007 213,831 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 205,583 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 182,183 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 182,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R479 TKU is a 1997 Iveco Daily in Blue with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R479 TKU, 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 R479 TKU registered?

R479 TKU is a 1997 Iveco Daily, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R479 TKU safe to buy?

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