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R485 FOW

1998 Iveco Daily

Yellow Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

187,459 mi
Last recorded187,459 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Iveco Daily116,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR485 FOW
MakeIveco
ModelDaily
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2026 187,459 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Indicator lense (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor underside x2 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Quarter (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit Through arch (4.11 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced .Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel likely to become detached Quarter (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central to rear pipes all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Sill inner and outer corroded front to rear.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Sill inner and outer corroded front to rear

Rear Both rear inner quarters corroded

Rear Valance

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 187,374 miles

Body not fully secure Both rear outer sills (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

corrosion nearside front inner arch starting

corrosion offside front inner arch starting

general corrosion under vehicle front and rear

Fail 28 Jun 2025 187,373 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced engine bay body mount (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (rear) (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

corrosion nearside front inner arch starting

corrosion offside front inner arch starting

general corrosion under vehicle front and rear

Pass 15 Jun 2024 186,809 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion under vehicle front and rear

Fail 15 Jun 2024 186,809 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

general corrosion under vehicle front and rear

Pass 5 Jul 2023 186,459 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear floor and all chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2023 186,453 miles

Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both steps/seat mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under bonnet by battery and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear floor and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 185,664 miles

corrosion around battery tray

corrosion front offside and front nearside inner arches

corrosion offside and nearside doorsteps

corrosion rear offside and rear nearside inner and outer sills

Fail 11 Jun 2022 185,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

corrosion around battery tray

corrosion front offside and front nearside inner arches

corrosion offside and nearside doorsteps

corrosion rear offside and rear nearside inner and outer sills

Pass 12 Jun 2021 185,163 miles

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

corrosion around battery tray

corrosion front offside and front nearside inner arches

corrosion offside and nearside doorsteps

corrosion rear offside and rear nearside inner/outer sills

Pass 1 Jul 2019 184,702 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

corrosion front offside and front nearside doorsteps/inner arches

corrosion rear offside and rear nearside inner sills

Fail 29 Jun 2019 184,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake pipe/hose mounting insecure (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

corrosion front offside and front nearside doorsteps/inner arches

corrosion rear offside and rear nearside inner sills

Pass 5 Jun 2018 184,311 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All under side of body &floor corroded & inner steps & cab floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 184,306 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All under side of body &floor corroded & inner steps & cab floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 184,174 miles

Body has slight corrosion All under side & rear floor pans (6.1.B.2)

Front Bumper insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion inner step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion inner step (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2016 183,776 miles

Body has slight corrosion ALL under side of body (6.1.B.2)

Front Bumper insecure

Front Bumper insecure

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2016 183,775 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion ALL under side of body (6.1.B.2)

Front Bumper insecure

Front Bumper insecure

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 181,539 miles

corrotion on inner sills rear

front anti roll bar links, ball joint gaitors split

n/s/f indicator cracked

prop centre bearing play rear

general underbody corrosion

Fail 28 Mar 2015 181,539 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrotion on inner sills rear

front anti roll bar links, ball joint gaitors split

n/s/f indicator cracked

prop centre bearing play rear

general underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2013 180,490 miles

Excessive corrosion in both door steps , floor & wheel arch area

Fail 5 Apr 2013 180,441 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Inner Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Inner Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

excessive corrosion in both door steps , body outer sills , wheel arches and floor area .

front wheel arch trims loose

Pass 4 Apr 2012 178,705 miles

Battery insecure

Brake warning lanp on

corrosion in both door steps

corrosion in both rear wheel arches

Pass 13 Apr 2011 177,817 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 177,807 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 177,349 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 177,349 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 174,539 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 174,519 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

corrosion in both door steps

corrosion in both rear wheel arches

corrosion inouter body lower sills

offside rear lamp lens cracked and damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2008 174,228 miles

corrosion in body on n/s

Fail 20 Mar 2008 174,228 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

corrosion in body on n/s

Pass 26 Oct 2006 170,871 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 170,824 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Parking 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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R485 FOW is a 1998 Iveco Daily in Yellow with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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 R485 FOW, 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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R485 FOW is a 1998 Iveco Daily, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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