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R496 SJA

1998 Iveco Camper

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,808 mi
Last recorded89,808 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Iveco Camper103,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR496 SJA
MakeIveco
ModelCamper
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 89,808 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cab floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 89,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cab floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 88,831 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Park brake readings on lower on N/S than o/S

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear water tank held by ratchet strap

Wide spread corrosion to under side every where

Fail 7 Apr 2021 88,824 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner floor under seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Park brake readings on lower on N/S than o/S

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear water tank held by ratchet strap

Wide spread corrosion to under side every where

Pass 18 Mar 2020 88,644 miles

All brake pipe & hose unions are slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Slight play in the propshaft centre bearing

engine oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2020 88,644 miles

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

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

All brake pipe & hose unions are slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Slight play in the propshaft centre bearing

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2019 88,184 miles

Alternator is loose in its mounting.

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside front , nearside front and offside rear brake hoses are slightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp All rear position lamps. (4.2.3 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body and chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 87,375 miles

Central Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front to rear hose (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

alternator is loose in its mountings

oil leak from engine & steering rack

Fail 16 Feb 2018 87,363 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower sill to body mount - behind rear wheel (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear valance from nearside to offside inside towbar (6.1.B.2)

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

Central Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front to rear hose (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel tank mounting strap is heavily corroded but not currently broken in two

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

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

Offside Front brake pad level wire broken

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated over axle (3.6.B.4d)

Underside of vehicle is corroded throughout

alternator is loose in its mountings

oil leak from engine & steering rack

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 10 Nov 2016 85,580 miles

front suspension components and vehicle chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2016 85,370 miles

chassis showing signs of surface corrosion

front registration plate deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2015 84,928 miles

rear camper water tank insecure

rear vallance and o/r inner seal corroded

temporary repair to rear exhaust mount

Pass 21 Jul 2014 82,774 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

underbody rusty in parts

Fail 10 Jul 2014 82,774 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

underbody rusty in parts

Pass 11 Jun 2013 81,134 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pad low light on

Fail 11 Jun 2013 81,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pad low light on

Pass 10 Oct 2011 76,991 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear springs corrodid but complete front discs very corrodid

Fail 28 Sep 2011 76,955 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear springs corrodid but complete front discs very corrodid

Pass 22 Feb 2008 76,955 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 76,955 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 76,955 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 76,955 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

propshaft defective

How Reliable is the Iveco Camper?

Based on 3,255 MOT tests across 189 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
2,030
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 176
Brake pipe excessively corroded 169
Registration plate lamp not working 117
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 116
position lamp(s) not working 108
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R496 SJA is a 1998 Iveco Camper in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Iveco Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 103,069 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 Camper fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R496 SJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Iveco Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Iveco Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R496 SJA is a 1998 Iveco Camper, first registered on 2 April 1998.

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