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R729 CEU

1997 Iveco Daily

Silver Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,034 mi
Last recorded161,034 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Iveco Daily118,868 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR729 CEU
MakeIveco
ModelDaily
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 161,034 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 161,029 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 161,029 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 161,024 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 160,987 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 160,982 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 160,950 miles

Both inner sill areas corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2019 160,937 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 160,575 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 160,336 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 160,334 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 160,332 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 160,247 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 160,235 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nsf sil corroded

osf sil corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2014 160,196 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 160,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 160,191 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 160,137 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 160,137 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 160,094 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 158,776 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 156,962 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 156,962 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 154,606 miles

o/s n/s front to rear chassis signs of some surface rust

Fail 30 Jun 2008 154,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

o/s n/s front to rear chassis signs of some surface rust

Fail 8 Mar 2007 146,266 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 146,266 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 146,076 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 145,911 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 145,911 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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R729 CEU is a 1997 Iveco Daily in Silver with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R729 CEU, 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 R729 CEU registered?

R729 CEU is a 1997 Iveco Daily, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R729 CEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R729 CEU shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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