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R83 MPY

1997 Iveco-ford Unknown

Silver Diesel 5861cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,501 mi
Last recorded156,501 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Iveco-ford Unknown192,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR83 MPY
MakeIveco-ford
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,861cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 156,501 miles

Nearside Front Cab flooring corroded inside wheel arch

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 156,368 miles

Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Cab flooring corroded inside wheel arch

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 153,048 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from flexi that runs down chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Front both sides slight lift in kingpin

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both sides outer tyres 10 years old

air tanks corroded

Fail 10 May 2024 153,048 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from flexi that runs down chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Front both sides slight lift in kingpin

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both sides outer tyres 10 years old

air tanks corroded

Pass 13 May 2023 149,007 miles

How Reliable is the Iveco-ford Unknown?

Based on 1,945 MOT tests across 755 vehicles.

69.4%
Pass Rate
2,873
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
755
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 20
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R83 MPY is a 1997 Iveco-ford Unknown in Silver with a 5,861cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Iveco-ford Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 192,596 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-ford Unknown fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R83 MPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Iveco-ford Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Iveco-ford Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R83 MPY registered?

R83 MPY is a 1997 Iveco-ford Unknown, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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