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R742 DUA

1997 Iveco Daily

White Diesel 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

69,167 mi
Last recorded69,167 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Iveco Daily118,868 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR742 DUA
MakeIveco
ModelDaily
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 69,167 miles

Front inner wing under seal

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area fiber glass and black underseal used (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area fiber glass and black underseal used (7.1.1 (a) (i))

complete chassis under sealed

engine bay filler and lots of black under seal used

idle speed high

lower floor / inner and outer sills, covered in under seal from front to rear of van

sighns of exhaust touching steering UJ

Fail 18 Aug 2022 69,167 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Seat belt webbing significantly weakened lap belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure base to floor (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

DRIVERS DOOR OPENS FROM OUTSIDE WITH KEY IN DOOR ONLY

Front inner wing under seal

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area fiber glass and black underseal used (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area fiber glass and black underseal used (7.1.1 (a) (i))

complete chassis under sealed

engine bay filler and lots of black under seal used

idle speed high

lower floor / inner and outer sills, covered in under seal from front to rear of van

sighns of exhaust touching steering UJ

Pass 24 Apr 2021 68,860 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on legal limit, and date code is 1997

forward tank strap snapped but fuel tank secure

oil leak

underside almost everything gloss painted

various fibreglass repairs to structural area's, benefit of doubt given to presenter

unable to inspect tow bar socket as electrical connectors taped and hidden, may be 13 pin, but unable to confirm

Fail 23 Apr 2021 68,558 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure mountings fractured, secured only by an elastic bungy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre on legal limit, and date code is 1997

forward tank strap snapped but fuel tank secure

oil leak

underside almost everything gloss painted

various fibreglass repairs to structural area's, benefit of doubt given to presenter

unable to inspect tow bar socket as electrical connectors taped and hidden, may be 13 pin, but unable to confirm

Pass 16 May 2019 67,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 65,390 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Welding repairs

Fail 4 May 2018 65,383 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Marked in yellow front, sides and rear of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Welding repairs

Fail 23 Apr 2018 65,369 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Marked in yellow front, sides and rear of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Welding repairs

Pass 30 Jul 2012 65,296 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 65,023 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 64,760 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 64,112 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 64,112 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 62,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2008 62,607 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2007 60,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2007 60,541 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2006 58,172 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 58,169 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

offside fand nearside front flexy brake hose ferrules corroded

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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R742 DUA is a 1997 Iveco Daily in White with a 2,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R742 DUA, 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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R742 DUA is a 1997 Iveco Daily, first registered on 17 September 1997.

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