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R842 VRB

1998 Iveco Camper

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

70,266 mi
Last recorded70,266 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Iveco Camper103,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR842 VRB
MakeIveco
ModelCamper
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 70,266 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 70,246 miles

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

Driver's seat with a defective structure floor pan area corrodied (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Passenger's seat with a defective structure floor plate inadequate (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired corrodied (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 69,536 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

both front inner wings corrodid

Fail 16 Mar 2018 69,488 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre deteriorated

Nearside Rear leaf spring U bolt deteriorated

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2017 68,105 miles

all 4 front suspension ball joints have slight play

both n/s and o/s lower door step areas have corrosion.

both rear inner tyres are damaged on sidewalls.

front to rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

o/s and n/s front brake furrels are corroded.

rear brake hose at rear axle has corroded furrels.

rear leaf spring shackle bushes are poor condition

Fail 5 Apr 2017 68,105 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Spare wheel insecure at carrier (6.4.2)

N/s front shock absorber has very little damping effect

all 4 front suspension ball joints have slight play

both n/s and o/s lower door step areas have corrosion.

both rear inner tyres are damaged on sidewalls.

front to rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

o/s and n/s front brake furrels are corroded.

rear brake hose at rear axle has corroded furrels.

rear leaf spring shackle bushes are poor condition

Pass 16 Apr 2016 64,383 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 63,026 miles

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

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

n/s/r inner rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 15 Apr 2015 62,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/r inner rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 12 May 2014 54,577 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 54,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 54,524 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 53,800 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 52,593 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle heavily under sealed

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2010 48,061 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 48,052 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2009 47,159 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 47,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 42,782 miles

ALL CHASSIS COMPONENTS ARE CORRODED (VERY DIFFICULT TO ACCESS

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 42,782 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

ALL CHASSIS COMPONENTS ARE CORRODED (VERY DIFFICULT TO ACCESS

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 41,665 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 41,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Iveco Camper?

Based on 3,255 MOT tests across 189 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
2,030
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 176
Brake pipe excessively corroded 169
Registration plate lamp not working 117
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 116
position lamp(s) not working 108
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R842 VRB is a 1998 Iveco Camper in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1998 Iveco Camper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 103,069 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 Camper fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R842 VRB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Iveco Camper typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Iveco Camper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R842 VRB is a 1998 Iveco Camper, first registered on 17 February 1998.

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