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R729 GRF

1997 Iveco Daily

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,124 mi
Last recorded166,124 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Iveco Daily118,868 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR729 GRF
MakeIveco
ModelDaily
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2022 166,124 miles

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Body insecure floor to wheel arch excessively corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassi (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Body insecure floor to wheel arch excessively corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassi (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury panels (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 165,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front inner sill/door step corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front inner sill /door step corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear rear inner arch has corrosion

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear main brake pipes have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner and outer sill has corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 165,013 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch/floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch/floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both sills slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2020 160,151 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced key areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 154,750 miles

corrosion key areas

Pass 14 Nov 2017 153,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 151,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2016 151,789 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2015 150,189 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 148,335 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2013 146,440 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 144,906 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 144,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 144,251 miles

n/s/f brake bind

Pass 10 Mar 2011 142,740 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 141,009 miles

slight rip on n/s/r inner tyre

Fail 9 Mar 2010 141,008 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

slight rip on n/s/r inner tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2009 139,770 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 139,770 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 138,238 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 138,238 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 136,940 miles

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

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

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

centre prop bearing noisey

front anti roll bar mounts worn (four off)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 134,988 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 134,988 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

corrosion n/s/f metal brake pipe

rear anti roll bar bushes on axle worn

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 GRF is a 1997 Iveco Daily in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GRF, 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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R729 GRF is a 1997 Iveco Daily, first registered on 22 October 1997.

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