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R79 VLN

1998 Iveco Daily

Green Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

186,024 mi
Last recorded186,024 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Iveco Daily116,763 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR79 VLN
MakeIveco
ModelDaily
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 186,024 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 186,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 186,024 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 186,024 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2017 186,024 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 186,024 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 186,024 miles

Corrosion repair under cab

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 186,024 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Corrosion repair under cab

Pass 27 Jul 2015 186,024 miles

advise corrosion on cab floor

advise corrosion on chassis

Pass 17 Jul 2014 186,024 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 186,024 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 186,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 184,529 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 18,450 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 175,869 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 170,033 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 170,033 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2005 170,033 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

battery insecure

corrosion on off side and near side chassie

oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2004 170,033 miles

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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R79 VLN is a 1998 Iveco Daily in Green with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1998 Iveco Daily models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 116,763 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 R79 VLN, 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 28 years old, this Iveco Daily is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R79 VLN registered?

R79 VLN is a 1998 Iveco Daily, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R79 VLN safe to buy?

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