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R741 XLG

1997 Iveco Daily

White Diesel 2289cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

143,816 mi
Last recorded143,816 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Iveco Daily118,868 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR741 XLG
MakeIveco
ModelDaily
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,289cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 143,816 miles

1 x ns marker lamp not working

2 x os marker lamps not working

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

Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear (3.7.D.3b)

osf top marker lamp not working

Fail 15 Jan 2016 143,816 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure bracket (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure bracket (2.7.2b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light panel (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 143,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

2 o/s/ marker lamps inop

n/s/f wheel arch insecure

n/s/r marker lamp inop

o/s/f top marker lamp inop

Pass 1 Dec 2014 143,363 miles

o/s/f top marker lamp inop

play in arb bushes at rear

side marker lamps inop

Fail 17 Nov 2014 143,362 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

o/s/f top marker lamp inop

play in arb bushes at rear

side marker lamps inop

Pass 14 Sep 2012 139,489 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle has distinct lean to left

Fail 12 Sep 2012 139,387 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle has distinct lean to left

Fail 22 May 2012 139,285 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Brake discs corroded

Engine oil leak

General corrosion to chassis and members

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

N/S wiper splitting on edges

N/S/R side marker inop

N/S/f tyre close to legal limit

O/S and N/S seatbelts slow to retract

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering rack Pin / Bush worn

rear tyres low 3-4mm

Pass 11 May 2011 133,712 miles

corrosion to chassis and members generally

fuel tank damp

n/s side marker lamp inop

rear diff pan cover corroded and damp

slight wear in n/s track rod ball joint

stonechip in o/s headlight

Fail 4 May 2011 133,693 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to chassis and members generally

fuel tank damp

n/s side marker lamp inop

rear diff pan cover corroded and damp

slight wear in n/s track rod ball joint

stonechip in o/s headlight

Pass 11 Feb 2010 124,785 miles

general corrosion to chassis and members

handbrake cables outer casings broken

slight play in n/s/f track rod ball joint

stonechip in o/s/f headlamp

stonechips in windscreen

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Fail 10 Feb 2010 124,785 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

general corrosion to chassis and members

handbrake cables outer casings broken

slight play in n/s/f track rod ball joint

stonechip in o/s/f headlamp

stonechips in windscreen

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 6 Dec 2006 93,853 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

slight dampness arround fuel tank area

stonechips in windscreen

throttle return spring broken

Pass 21 Oct 2005 83,925 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 83,925 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r side marker light inop

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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R741 XLG is a 1997 Iveco Daily in White with a 2,289cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 R741 XLG, 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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R741 XLG is a 1997 Iveco Daily, first registered on 8 October 1997.

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